clowns

UK
/klaʊnz/
US
/klaʊnz/

Translations

clownnoun

clowns

pl

clowns
pl
UK
/klaʊn/
US
/klaʊn/
The clown entertained the children at the party.
Клоун развлекал детей на вечеринке.
Additional translations
clownverb

clowns

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
Synonyms
mess around
act up
play the fool
horse around
goof off
fool around

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.