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Plural for a comic entertainer, especially one wearing a colorful costume and exaggerated make-up
“The modern child, not yet fully disenchanted, still living in a mysterious world, is able to enjoy the enchanting performance of the circus clown.”
Plural for a playful, funny, and typically extroverted person
“He resorts to being the class clown to cover up for his difficulties.”
Plural for a foolish or incompetent person
“He has set himself up as the worst type of unprofessional clown playing the fool in public.”
Plural for a person who behaves in an offensive manner
“On a serious note, stay away from that clown. He's bad news. Trust me on that.”
Plural for a person or thing that is the object of ridicule or criticism
Plural for an unsophisticated or uncouth person, typically from the country
Plural for a person whose profession is acting on the stage, in films, or on television
Plural for a person or thing that is scorned or made fun of
Plural for someone who mocks or teases another
Plural for an entertainer who performs spectacular gymnastic feats
Plural for an unusual or amusing person
To behave in a comical or playful way
“But even at 18, he couldn't kill off an instinct to clown around like a child.”
To engage in boisterous behavior, typically designed to attract attention
To talk humorously or flippantly (about something or someone)
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