clown (n.)

  1. a rude or vulgar fool

    [ Syn: buffoon ]

  2. a person who amuses others by ridiculous behavior

    [ Syn: buffoon , goof , goofball , merry andrew ]

    clown (v.)

  1. act as or like a clown

    [ Syn: clown around , antic ]

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