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Clown
Grammatical Information
animacy status
animate
plural form
clowns
Who is a "clown"?
A clown is a performer known for their humorous and entertaining acts, often characterized by colorful costumes, exaggerated makeup, and playful behavior. Clowns use physical comedy, jokes, and comedic routines to amuse audiences of all ages, often performing at circuses, parties, parades, and other events. Their acts may include juggling, acrobatics, and magic tricks, designed to create laughter and joy. Clowns typically focus on engaging with their audience through lively and imaginative performances.
02
a person who behaves in a silly, foolish, or ridiculous way
Informal
Examples
Stop acting like a clown and take this meeting seriously.
to clown
01
act as or like a clown
Grammatical Information
action verb
regular
present tense
clown
3rd person singular
clowns
past simple
clowned
past participle
clowned
Lexical Tree
clownish
clownlike
clown
