clown
Noun
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A rude or vulgar fool (synset 109950623)
specific instances: pantaloon - a buffoon in modern pantomimes; the butt of jokessame as: buffoon
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A person who amuses others by ridiculous behavior (synset 109950334)
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
Verb
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Act as or like a clown (synset 200105532)
same as: antic, clown around
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