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clown

UK
/klaʊn/
US
/klaʊn/

Translations

clownnoun
clowns
pl
UK
/klaʊn/
US
/klaʊn/
The clown entertained the children at the party.
Клоун развлекал детей на вечеринке.
Additional translations
паяц
шут
Synonyms
fool
zany
trickster
mime
harlequin
comic
buffoon
jester
clownverb
clowned
Past Simple
clowned
Past Participle
clowning
Gerund
UK
/klaʊn/
US
/klaʊn/
He likes to clown around during meetings.
Он любит шутить во время встреч.
Additional translations
джокерствовать
Synonyms
mess around
act up
fool around
play the fool
horse around
goof off
jest
joke
clownadjective
UK
/klaʊn/
US
/klaʊn/
Used attributively to describe things related to or characteristic of clowns (e.g., "clown makeup").

Definitions

clownnoun
A performer, typically in a circus, who wears a colorful costume and makeup and entertains people with jokes and tricks.
The clown juggled brightly colored balls to the delight of the children in the audience.
A person who behaves in a silly or foolish way, often to make others laugh.
During the meeting, he acted like a clown, making everyone laugh with his silly antics.
clownverb
To behave in a silly or playful way, often to entertain others.
During the party, he couldn't resist clowning around to make everyone laugh.
clownadjective
Relating to or characteristic of clowns.
She wore a bright clown costume for the parade.
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