Definition of Clown

1. Noun. A rude or vulgar fool.

Exact synonyms: Buffoon
Specialized synonyms: Pantaloon
Generic synonyms: Fool, Muggins, Sap, Saphead, Tomfool

2. Verb. Act as or like a clown.
Exact synonyms: Antic, Clown Around
Generic synonyms: Jest, Joke
Derivative terms: Antic, Clowning, Clowning

3. Noun. A person who amuses others by ridiculous behavior.
Exact synonyms: Buffoon, Goof, Goofball, Merry Andrew
Generic synonyms: Comedian, Comic
Specialized synonyms: Harlequin, Fool, Jester, Motley Fool, Whiteface, Zany
Specialized synonyms: Emmett Kelly, Kelly, Weary Willie
Derivative terms: Goof, Goofy

Definition of Clown

1. n. A man of coarse nature and manners; an awkward fellow; an ill-bred person; a boor.

2. v. i. To act as a clown; -- with it.

Definition of Clown

1. to act like a clown (a humorous performer) [v -ED, -ING, -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Clown

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clover fern
cloves
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clove oil
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clove pink
clove tree
Clovis
Clovis culture
Clovis I
clow
clowder
clowders
clowlike
clown (current term)
clowned
clowneries
clownery
clowning
clownish
clownishly
clownishness
clownishnesses
clowns
clown anemone fish
clown around
clows
cloxacillin
cloxacillin

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