Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
beclown
verb
/bɪˈklaʊn/
Definition
To behave in a foolish or silly manner; to make someone appear ridiculous or laughable.
Examples
- He felt that his colleagues had beclowned him during the meeting with their jokes.
- Don’t beclown yourself by trying too hard to be funny.
- The character in the play was beclowning himself to entertain the audience.
Meaning
To make someone a subject of mockery or to act the part of a clown.
Synonyms
- ridicule
- mock
- buffoon
- taunt
- deride
