jester

US /ˈdʒes.tɚ/
UK /ˈdʒes.tɚ/
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1.

giullare, buffone

a professional clown or fool, especially formerly at a monarch's court, who entertained with jokes and tricks

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The king's jester always had a witty remark for every occasion.
Il giullare del re aveva sempre una battuta spiritosa per ogni occasione.
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He dressed up as a medieval jester for the costume party.
Si è vestito da giullare medievale per la festa in maschera.
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2.

buffone, spiritoso

a person who habitually jokes or makes fun of others

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He's quite the jester, always making everyone laugh.
È un vero buffone, fa sempre ridere tutti.
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Don't mind him, he's just being a jester.
Non badargli, sta solo facendo il buffone.
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