clown
Translation
clown, fool, joker
Examples
The clown at the circus made the children laugh.
The clown at the circus made the children laugh.
Stop acting like a clown and be serious.
Stop acting like a clown and be serious.
Grammar Patterns
((a clown)) a comic entertainer A clown wears a funny costume.
((a clown)) a foolish person Don't be such a clown.
Similar Words
jester, fool, comedian
Etymology
The origin is uncertain, but it possibly comes from the Icelandic word 'klunni', meaning a clumsy person.
Memory Tips
Picture a circus performer with a big red nose, colorful clothes, and oversized shoes. The sound 'clown' is a bit like a clumsy sound, like 'clomp'.