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/klaʊn/
Meaning & Definition
noun
A comic performer, often in a circus, characterized by exaggerated gestures, silly costumes, and humorous behavior, whose purpose is to entertain an audience.
The clown at the birthday party made the children laugh with his silly antics.
A person who behaves in a silly or foolish way; someone who is not taken seriously.
He always acts like a clown during meetings, making it hard to focus on the important topics.
A person who is a professional performer of entertainment meant to provoke laughter.
The circus clown juggled and performed tricks to keep the crowd engaged.
verb
To behave in a silly or foolish way to amuse others.
He loves to clown around with his friends on weekends.
To act in a light-hearted or playful manner.
They clowned in the park, pretending to be superheroes.
Etymology
Middle English: from clowne, of uncertain origin; perhaps related to 'clown' in a sense of 'peasant'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
clown around:
To act silly or playfully; to joke or engage in fun.
clowning around:
Engaging in playful or silly behavior.
white-faced clown:
A clown with a white face and exaggerated features, typically seen in a circus.
Related Words
Slang Meanings
Someone who is not taken seriously, a fool.
He acts like such a clown, no one respects his opinions.
A person who tries too hard to be funny but is not effective.
You don't have to be a clown all the time to get attention.