Synonyms of clown
5 similar words
Another word for clown is buffoon. Other synonyms of clown are fool, clown on, jester and and laughingstock.
Synonyms and similar words for clown
nounA person who acts in a silly fashion.
verbTo ridicule, make fun of.
- clown onTo mock; to ridicule.
nounMore synonyms
- jester
- and laughingstock
Meaning of clown
- noun 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.
- noun A person who acts in a silly fashion.
- noun A stupid person.
clown in other languages
Questions about synonyms of clown
- What is another word for clown?
- Clown has 5 synonyms on Word.ws, such as buffoon, fool, clown on, jester and and laughingstock.
- What does clown mean?
- Clown means 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.
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