Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples

Word: clown
IPA transcription: [kl'aʊn]
noun meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: clown, buffoon
    Meaning: a rude or vulgar fool
  • Synonyms: clown, buffoon, goof, goofball, merry_andrew
    Meaning: a person who amuses others by ridiculous behavior
verb meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: clown, clown_around, antic
    Meaning: act as or like a clown
Usage examples
  • CHAPTER 7 THE CLOWN COUNTRY
  • "But a very good one," returned the Clown.
  • "But the water is quite wet," exclaimed the Clown, "and is liable to make you damp.
  • Instantly every Clown stood upon his head and knocked his heels together in the air.
  • Then Dot and Tot stepped out upon land, and as they did so every Clown present turned a backward somersault and shouted, "Here we are again!"
  • "Certainly!" answered the Prince, and immediately sticking his head through the trapdoor, he asked a Clown who stood outside to fetch the basket.
  • Don Stockfish, soul of a mortar, stone of a date, more obstinate and obdurate than a clown asked a favour when he has his mind made up, if I fall upon you I'll tear your eyes out!
  • "We are delighted to have you with us, however you came here," replied the Clown; "and as for your getting home again, why, that is worry, and no one ever worries in the Valley of Clowns.
  • After each verse another Clown cracked a long whip at the singer, which made him leap into the air and screw his face up in such a comical way that Dot and Tot were greatly amused, and applauded him rapturously.