clown
UK: klaʊn | US: klaʊn
Definition
n. a comic performer, typically in a circus, who wears exaggerated costumes and makeup
n. a person who behaves ridiculously to amuse others
vt. to act like a clown; behave foolishly
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Etymology
The word "clown" likely originated in the 16th century, possibly from Scandinavian or Low German sources (e.g., Icelandic klunni meaning "clumsy person"). It originally referred to rustic or boorish characters in plays before evolving to describe professional comic performers. The modern circus clown emerged in the 19th century.
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