klaun — meaning in English

English meaning

• clown noun A comic performer, often in bright costume and makeup, known for slapstick and silly antics.
• fool noun A person who acts or thinks without good sense or judgment.
• joke noun A short story or remark meant to make people laugh.

Senses

klaun is used for these senses in English:

• fool (historical) A jester; a person whose role was to entertain a sovereign and the court (or lower personages).
• joke (figuratively) A laughably worthless thing or person; a sham.

clown — full definition

1. noun A comic performer, often in bright costume and makeup, known for slapstick and silly antics.
2. noun Someone who acts foolishly or is generally regarded as ridiculous.
3. verb To act in a silly or playful way, often to get attention.

fool — full definition

1. noun A person who acts or thinks without good sense or judgment.
2. noun Historically, a jester employed to entertain a royal court.
3. verb To trick or deceive someone.
4. noun A British dessert made of pureed fruit folded into cream or custard.

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