noun
clowning
KLOW-nihng
Clowning (noun) means Silly, playful behavior, often for laughs or attention. Example: “His clowning during the meeting got him a stern look from the boss.”
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Silly, playful behavior, often for laughs or attention.
"His clowning during the meeting got him a stern look from the boss."
How to use clowning
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishFooling around or acting silly, usually to get a laugh.
Common pairings
clowning around
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- Plural
- clownings
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What does “clowning” mean?
The word “clowning” means silly, playful behavior, often for laughs or attention. In plain terms, fooling around or acting silly, usually to get a laugh.
How do you pronounce “clowning”?
“Clowning” is pronounced KLOW-nihng (/ˈklaʊnɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “clowning” in a sentence?
Here is “clowning” used in a sentence: “His clowning during the meeting got him a stern look from the boss.”
What part of speech is “clowning”?
“Clowning” is a noun.
