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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.
    "The children laughed as the clown pulled endless scarves from his sleeve."
  2. noun Someone who acts foolishly or is generally regarded as ridiculous.
    "Stop acting like a clown and take this seriously."
  3. verb To act in a silly or playful way, often to get attention.
    "He was always clowning around in the back of the classroom."
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clown in a sentence

  • The children laughed as the clown pulled endless scarves from his sleeve.
  • Stop acting like a clown and take this seriously.
  • He was always clowning around in the back of the classroom.

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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: "The children laughed as the clown pulled endless scarves from his sleeve." 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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