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clown in Greek

clown in Greek is κλόουν, παλιάτσος, γελωτοποιός — clown means a comic performer, often in bright costume and makeup, known for slapstick and silly antics.

clown in Greek

κλόουν
noun
Pronounced: klooun
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.
παλιάτσος
noun
Pronounced: paliatsos
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.
γελωτοποιός
noun
Pronounced: gelotopoios
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.
παλιάτσος
noun
Pronounced: paliatsos
A person who acts in a silly fashion.
καραγκιόζης
noun
Pronounced: karagiozis
A person who acts in a silly fashion.
τζουτζές
noun
Pronounced: tzoutzes
A person who acts in a silly fashion.

What does "clown" mean?

  1. noun A comic performer, often in bright costume and makeup, known for slapstick and silly antics.
    "A clown with a red nose juggled balls at the birthday party."
  2. noun Someone who acts foolishly or is generally regarded as ridiculous.
    "Everyone thought he was a clown after he wore a bucket on his head."
  3. verb To act in a silly or playful way, often to get attention.
    "Stop clowning about and help me carry these boxes."
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clown in a sentence

  • A clown with a red nose juggled balls at the birthday party.
  • The circus clown tripped over his enormous shoes, and everybody laughed.
  • Everyone thought he was a clown after he wore a bucket on his head.
  • I felt like a complete clown when I walked into the glass door.

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What is "clown" in Greek?
"clown" in Greek is κλόουν, παλιάτσος, γελωτοποιός. clown means: A comic performer, often in bright costume and makeup, known for slapstick and silly antics.
How do you pronounce κλόουν?
"clown" in Greek is κλόουν, pronounced "klooun".
How do you use "clown" in a sentence?
Example: "A clown with a red nose juggled balls at the birthday party." In Greek, "clown" is κλόουν, παλιάτσος, γελωτοποιός.
Are there other ways to say "clown" in Greek?
Yes — Greek has 5 translations listed for "clown": κλόουν, παλιάτσος, γελωτοποιός, καραγκιόζης, τζουτζές.
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