clowning

English

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈklaʊnɪŋ/
• Rhymes: -aʊnɪŋ

Verb

clowning

1. present participle and gerund of clown

Noun

clowning (plural clownings)

1. Clownish behaviour.
   • 1961, Lucille Iremonger, And his charming lady, page 205:

     The press took seriously all Shaw's provocative ambiguities and clownings, and Lady Astor was identified with his most outrageous actions and statements.

2. The practice and study thereof.

Translations

clownish behavior — see clownery

study of clowning

• Finnish: klovneria (fi)

Derived terms

• clowningly