小丑 — meaning in English
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English meaning
- antic noun A piece of foolish, playful or attention-seeking behaviour; usually used in the plural.
- buffoon noun Someone who acts in a silly, clownish way, or who behaves so foolishly that it's almost comical.
- clown noun A comic performer, often in bright costume and makeup, known for slapstick and silly antics.
- jester noun Historically, an entertainer employed by a royal or noble court to amuse people with jokes, music, and clowning.
Senses
小丑 is used for these senses in English:
- antic A grotesque performer or clown, buffoon.
- buffoon One who performs in a silly or ridiculous fashion; a clown or fool.
- clown A slapstick performance artist often associated with a circus and usually characterized by bright, oversized clothing, a red nose, face paint, and a brightly colored wig.
- jester One who jests, jokes or teases.
- strawen (archaic) Made of straw.
antic — full definition
- noun A piece of foolish, playful or attention-seeking behaviour; usually used in the plural.
- adjective Grotesque or absurd in an oddly theatrical way.
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