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clownshow

clownshow is the alternative spelling of clown show.

Meaning of clown show

Noun

clown show (plural clown shows)

  1. (figuratively) A chaotic situation, a disorganized or mismanaged mess.
    • Near-synonyms: shit show; clusterfuck, debacle, fiasco, hot mess, omnishambles, shitstorm, perfect storm

Forms of clownshow

pluralclownshows

Questions about clownshow

What is clownshow the alternative spelling of?
Clownshow is the alternative spelling of clown show.

Words near clownshow in the dictionary

  1. clowns about
  2. clowns around
  3. clowns on
  4. clownship
  5. clownshoes
  6. clownshow
  7. clownshows
  8. clownsmanship
  9. clownstep
  10. clowny
  11. Clowrey

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