pitre — meaning in English

English meaning

• antic noun A piece of foolish, playful or attention-seeking behaviour; usually used in the plural.
• clown noun A comic performer, often in bright costume and makeup, known for slapstick and silly antics.

Senses

pitre is used for these senses in English:

• antic A grotesque performer or clown, buffoon.
• 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.
• clown A person who acts in a silly fashion.

antic — full definition

1. noun A piece of foolish, playful or attention-seeking behaviour; usually used in the plural.
2. adjective Grotesque or absurd in an oddly theatrical way.

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.

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