What does clowning mean?
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clown·ing
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Princeton's WordNet
buffoonery, clowning, japery, frivolity, harlequinade, pranknoun
acting like a clown or buffoon
drollery, clowning, comedy, funninessnoun
a comic incident or series of incidents
Wikipedia
clowning
A clown is a person who performs comedy and arts in a state of open-mindedness using physical comedy, typically while wearing distinct makeup or costuming and reversing folkway-norms.
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clowning
Clowning refers to the performance or act of entertaining others by businesses or individuals with comedic acts, jokes, magic tricks, or funny behavior. This is often characterized by exaggerated movements, humorous dialogue or gestures, and a distinctive appearance, usually involving bright costumes, makeup, and wigs. It is commonly seen in circuses, parties, or theatrical performances.
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of clowning in Chaldean Numerology is: 6
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of clowning in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7
Examples of clowning in a Sentence
For those of you who watched the game against the Wizards last night, it was, to use slang, he was clowning. He was all jumping up and down, just settle down.
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