noun
- foolish, silly, or ridiculous behavior; antics or pranks typical of a clown
Usage: uncountable or countable; informal
Examples
- The children laughed at the clownery of the street performer.
- His constant clownery in class annoyed the teacher.
- The movie relied too heavily on slapstick clownery instead of real humor.
- She put on a display of clownery to cheer up her sick friend.
- The politician's clownery undermined his credibility on serious issues.
- The circus act was full of colorful clownery and exaggerated movements.