noun
clowning
KLOW-nihng
noun
1
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
Word Forms
clownings plural
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