clown

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clown

A clown juggles colorful balls at a children's party.

Definition

  1. Noun:

    • A performer who entertains by acting in a funny, exaggerated, or ridiculous way: A "clown" is a person, often in a circus or at a party, who wears colorful costumes and makeup to make people laugh through jokes, tricks, and physical comedy.
    • A foolish or incompetent person: Informally, a "clown" can describe someone who behaves in a silly, ridiculous, or annoying manner.

  2. Verb:

    • To act in a silly or foolish way: To "clown" means to behave like a clown, often to amuse others or to act in a manner that is not serious.
Usage Examples

  • Noun:

    • The circus clown made all the children laugh with his big red nose and funny walk.
    • Don't be such a clown; this is a serious meeting and we need to focus.

  • Verb:

    • He spent the whole party clowning around and telling jokes.
    • Stop clowning and help me with this heavy box.
Advanced Usage

  • "to clown on someone": (informal) To mock or make fun of someone in a humorous way.

    • The comedians love to clown on the politicians during their show.

  • "class clown": A student in a school class who is always joking and trying to make other students laugh.

    • He was the class clown, always getting in trouble for making jokes during lessons.
Variants and Related Words

  • Clownish (adj): Behaving in a silly, awkward, or exaggerated way like a clown.

    • His clownish behavior was not appropriate for the formal dinner.

  • Clownery (n): The art or behavior of a clown; clownish acts.

    • The show was full of acrobatics and clownery.
Synonyms
  • Noun (performer): Jester, buffoon, comedian, fool.
  • Noun (foolish person): Buffoon, joker, idiot, dolt.
  • Verb: Joke, jest, fool around, horse around.
Related Phrasal Verbs
  • Clown around: To act in a silly or playful way, often when you should be serious.
    • The boys were told to stop clowning around in the library.
Related Idioms

  • "Send in the clowns": An expression used to suggest that a situation has become absurd or chaotic, often implying that a distraction or comic relief is needed. (This originates from a famous song in the musical A Little Night Music.)

    • When the project started failing, it felt like it was time to send in the clowns.

  • "As funny as a clown": Used to describe someone or something that is very humorous.

    • My uncle is as funny as a clown; he can make anyone laugh.
clown

A clown juggles colorful balls at a children's party.

Noun
  1. a person who amuses others by ridiculous behavior
  2. a rude or vulgar fool
Verb
  1. act as or like a clown

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