1. Buffoonery: 1 n acting like a clown or buffoon Synonyms: clowning , frivolity , harlequinade , japery , prank Types: schtick , schtik , shtick , shtik (Yiddish) a

2. Byplay: 1 n incidental activity performed by an actor for dramatic effect Synonyms: business , stage business Types: schtick , schtik , shtick , shtik (Yiddish) a contrived and often used bit of business that a performer uses to steal attention Type of: acting , performing , playacting , playing the performance of a part or role in a drama