Thesaurus results for CLOWN (AROUND)

clown (around)

verb

Definition of clown (around)

as in to horse around

to engage in attention-getting playful or boisterous behavior as a youngster he was always clowning around in the classroom

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Ortiz navigated past 17 other horses around the final turn and made a hard charge down the stretch.

— Stephen Whyno, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 May 2026
Ortiz navigated past 17 other horses around the final turn and made a hard charge down the stretch.

— Stephen Whyno, Chicago Tribune, 2 May 2026

Definition of horse around

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Another horny couple on vacation couldn’t wait until their flight landed to fool around and insisted on doing so in the plane's cabin.

— Sean Joseph OutKick, FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2026
Zeus did not approve of his daughter fooling around with this mortal roughneck hunter and put out a hit on Orion.

— Mike Lynch, Twin Cities, 8 Mar. 2026

Definition of fool around

Verb

The director planned to film the killing of a live donkey, which would be cut up for food by actors portraying laborers.

— Britt Hayes, Entertainment Weekly, 7 July 2026
Unusual colorways and short production runs contribute to rarity, and uncut original lengths are prized, since most bolts have been cut up and used.

— Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 July 2026

Definition of cut up

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The lingering smoke from Canadian wildfires may have kept some away but those in attendance were eager to show off their pets.

— David Sharos, Chicago Tribune, 19 July 2026
This chic all-inclusive resort made its debut in 2021, showing off pops of vibrant colors in the modern lobby and room designs.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 July 2026

Definition of show off

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