noun
- a performer who entertains people by doing silly things, wearing funny clothes, and making jokes
- a person who behaves in a silly or foolish way
Usage: informal
verb
- to behave in a silly or playful way
Usage: informal
Examples
- The circus clown made all the children laugh with his colorful costume.
- She hired a clown for her daughter’s birthday party.
- Stop being such a clown and focus on your homework.
- He’s always the class clown, making jokes during lessons.
- The kids were clowning around in the backyard.
- Don’t clown around with those tools – they’re dangerous.
- The birthday clown performed magic tricks and balloon animals.