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   clown

   /klaʊn/

   noun

   • 1. a comic entertainer, especially one in a circus, wearing a traditional costume and exaggerated make-up: "a circus clown" Similar comic entertainerPierrotcomedianhistorical:jesterfoolzanyharlequinmerry andrewPunchinello
   • ▪ a playful, extrovert person: "Martin was always the class clown" Similar jokercomediancomichumoristwagwitfunny man/woman/girlpranksterjesterjokesterbuffooncharacterinformal:casehootscreamlaughkidderwisecrackerriotbarrel of laughshard caseinformal, dated:cardcaution
   • ▪ a foolish or incompetent person: "we need a serious government, not a bunch of clowns" Similar foolidiotdoltnincompoopblockheadduncedunderheadsimpletonignoramusdonkeyjackassdullardbunglerblundererincompetentbumblerbotcheramateurinformal:moronclotdopemuttchumpnumbskulltwitnitwithalfwitboneheadfatheadbirdbraintwerpberkninnybodgerpratnumptyberknitassvulgar slang:knobhead
   • 2. an unsophisticated country person; a rustic. archaic

   verb

   • 1. behave in a comical or playful way: "Harvey clowned around pretending to be a dog"

   Word Origin mid 16th century (in clown (sense 2 of the noun)): perhaps of Low German origin.

   Derivatives

   • 1. clownery noun

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3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › ClownClown - Wikipedia

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   The modern circus derives from Philip Astley 's London riding school, which opened in 1768. Astley added a clown to his shows to amuse the spectators between equestrian sequences. American comedian George L. Fox became known for his clown role, directly inspired by Grimaldi, in the 1860s.

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5. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishCLOWN | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   CLOWN definition: 1. an entertainer who wears funny clothes, has a painted face, and makes people laugh by performing…. Learn more.

6. www.britannica.com › art › clownClown | Definition, History, & Facts | Britannica

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   Jun 7, 2024 · clown, familiar comic character of pantomime and circus, known by distinctive makeup and costume, ludicrous antics, and buffoonery, whose purpose is to induce hearty laughter.

   • Author: The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica

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8. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › clownClown Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Learn the origin, synonyms, examples, and usage of the word clown, which can mean a farmer, a boor, a fool, or a circus performer. Find out how to cite, translate, and play with clown in different ways.

9. www.britannica.com › list › 10-famous-clowns-from-comical-to10 Famous Clowns: From Comical to Creepy | Britannica

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   Learn about the history and evolution of clowning, from the "father of modern clowning" Joseph Grimaldi to the notorious serial killer John Wayne Gacy. Discover the characteristics, styles and influences of 10 famous clowns, some of whom are loved and some feared.

10. www.smithsonianmag.com › arts-culture › the-history-andThe History and Psychology of Clowns Being Scary | Smithsonian

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    Jul 31, 2013 · In 2008, a widely reported University of Sheffield, England, survey of 250 children between the ages of four and 16 found that most of the children disliked and even feared images of clowns. The...

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    Oct 19, 2016 · Since then, there have been sightings of clowns behaving in menacing ways around the world: the social panic has led to a backlash, with arrests, school lockdowns and local officials banning...