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ピエロ — meaning in English

piero

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English meaning

  • clown noun A comic performer, often in bright costume and makeup, known for slapstick and silly antics.
  • Pierrot name A stock character of French pantomime, a sad clown dressed in white.

Senses

ピエロ is used for these senses in English:

  • Pierrot A character from French pantomime; a buffoon in a loose white outfit; a popular choice for a masquerade costume.
  • 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 — 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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