clown

Noun
  1. A rude or vulgar fool (synset 109950623)
    is a type of: fool, muggins, sap, saphead, tomfool - a person who lacks good judgment
    specific instances: pantaloon - a buffoon in modern pantomimes; the butt of jokes
    same as: buffoon
  2. A person who amuses others by ridiculous behavior (synset 109950334)
    is a type of: comedian, comic - a professional performer who tells jokes and performs comical acts
    subtypes:
    • harlequin - a clown or buffoon (after the Harlequin character in the commedia dell'arte)
    • fool, jester, motley fool - a professional clown employed to entertain a king or nobleman in the Middle Ages
    • whiteface - a clown whose face is covered with white make-up
    • zany - a buffoon in one of the old comedies; imitates others for ludicrous effect
    specific instances: emmett kelly, kelly, weary willie - United States circus clown (1898-1979)
    same as: buffoon, goof, goofball, merry andrew
Verb
  1. Act as or like a clown (synset 200105532)
    is a type of: jest, joke - act in a funny or teasing way
    same as: antic, clown around

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