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.