Definitions

1. noun

a person who performs comedy by wearing a brightly colored costume and a painted-on smile, often in a circus or carnival.

“The children laughed at the clown’s antics during the birthday party.”

2. noun

a person who behaves in a silly or absurd way, often in a humorous or ironic way.

“He played the role of a clown by pretending to be a expert in a field he knew nothing about.”

3. verb

to make people laugh by behaving in a silly or absurd way.

“The comedian learned to clown in front of a live audience.”

4. verb

to pretend to be something you’re not, often in a humorous or ironic way.

“He clowned his way through the interview by pretending to be a serious businessperson.”