clown

US /klaʊn/
UK /klaʊn/
"clown" picture
1.

an entertainer who wears funny clothes and makeup, and performs silly acts to make people laugh

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The clown at the circus made all the children laugh.
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She dressed up as a clown for the Halloween party.
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jesterbuffoonharlequin
2.

a foolish or clumsy person

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He's such a clown, always tripping over his own feet.
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Don't be a clown and take this seriously.
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foolidiotgoofballjokernitwit
1.

to behave in a silly or foolish way

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Stop clowning around and get to work!
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He was clowning for the camera, making funny faces.
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fool aroundjestplay the foolact silly