Synonyms of harlequin

Noun

1. harlequin, clown, buffoon, goof, goofball, merry andrew

usage: a clown or buffoon (after the Harlequin character in the commedia dell'arte)

Verb

1. harlequin, mottle, dapple, cloud

usage: variegate with spots or marks; "His face was harlequined with patches"

Definition and meaning of harlequin (Dictionary)