Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

clowning

noun
/ˈklaʊnɪŋ/
Definition
The act of behaving in a silly or comical manner, often to entertain others.
Examples
  • His clowning during the performance made everyone laugh.
  • She enjoys clowning around with her friends at parties.
  • The children loved his clowning as he juggled and made funny faces.
Meaning
Clowning refers to actions or behaviors that are playful and humorous, intended to provoke laughter or amusement.
Synonyms
  • fooling
  • fooling around
  • jesting
  • monkeying
  • playing the fool