| clown (kloun) n. 1. a. A buffoon or jester who entertains by jokes, antics, and tricks in a circus, play, or other presentation. b. One who jokes and plays tricks. 2. A coarse, rude, vulgar person; a boor. 3. A peasant; a rustic. intr.v. clowned, clown·ing, clowns 1. To behave like a buffoon or jester. 2. To perform as a buffoon or jester. [Of Scandinavian origin (akin to Icelandic klunni, clumsy person) or of Low German origin.] clown  ish adj.clown ish·ly adv.clown ish·ness n. |
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