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clownishness
clown C0423300 (kloun)n.1. a. A buffoon or jester who entertains by jokes, antics, and tricks in a circus, play, or other presentation.b. One who jokes and plays tricks.2. A coarse, rude, vulgar person; a boor.3. A peasant; a rustic.intr.v. clowned, clown·ing, clowns 1. To behave like a buffoon or jester.2. To perform as a buffoon or jester.3. To krump, especially in clown makeup. [Of Scandinavian origin (akin to Icelandic klunni, clumsy person) or of Low German origin.] clown′er n.clown′ish adj.clown′ish·ly adv.clown′ish·ness n.EncyclopediaSeeclown |