clownish
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clown·ish

adjective \ˈklau̇-nish\

Definition of CLOWNISH

: resembling or befitting a clown (as in ignorance and lack of sophistication)
— clown·ish·ly adverb
— clown·ish·ness noun

Examples of CLOWNISH

  1. <the clownish antics of some of the teenagers at the wedding reception>

First Known Use of CLOWNISH

1563

Rhymes with CLOWNISH

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