Clowning

Word CLOWNING
Character 8
Hyphenation clowning
Pronunciations /ˈklaʊnɪŋ/

Definitions and meanings of "Clowning"

What do we mean by clowning?

Acting like a clown or buffoon. noun

A comic incident or series of incidents. noun

Present participle of clown. verb

Acting like a clown or buffoon noun

A comic incident or series of incidents noun

To act in a silly or playful fashion.

To ridicule.

Synonyms and Antonyms for Clowning

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The word "clowning" in example sentences

Bangkok - Spaniard Alvaro Neil is giving new meaning to the phrase clowning around the world. ❋ Unknown (2010)

She wearied of Rose's talkativeness, regarded the child's brightness as a kind of clowning, and in the way of a kind, unlettered, self-possessed mother, forgave her daughter for being intelligent. ❋ Unknown (2010)

She is putting on a show and 'clowning' for her audience. ❋ Unknown (2007)

According to a federal criminal complaint, Amon Paul Carlock took the illicit photos during a "clowning" trip to the House of Joy orphanage earlier this year. ❋ Unknown (2007)

They used "clowning" as a way to bring a lighter side to the protests and publish a local newsletter called the Cambrian Snooze. ❋ Unknown (2007)

The lipstick could have signified anything -- maybe some kind of clowning around by the drunk before he fell asleep. ❋ Unknown (2004)

Our music-hall performers have invented a kind of clowning peculiar to this country, in which kicking and leaping are also a part of the business. ❋ Arthur Symons (1905)

Drawing from various theatrical traditions, such as clowning, pantomime, charades, acrobatics and vaudeville, "Godspell" is a groundbreaking and unique reflection on the life of Jesus, with a message of kindness, tolerance and love. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Drawing from various theatrical traditions, such as clowning, pantomime, charades, acrobatics and vaudeville, Godspell Junior is a groundbreaking and unique reflection on the life of Jesus, with a message of kindness, tolerance and love. ❋ Unknown (2010)

He brings to mind the kind of clowning defined and refined by ❋ Unknown (2010)

That's how long the barrel man has been battling bucking bulls and "clowning" on the dirt stages of livestock theater across the country, including the World's Original Indoor Rodeo at Will Rogers Coliseum. ❋ Unknown (2010)

At one point he talks of himself at school as "hiding behind a kind of clowning". ❋ Unknown (2009)

Two shining examples of outright journalistic irresponsibility: They perpetrated the unctuous claim that son Prince thought Jackson was only "clowning" and then witnessed his death; then they claimed that former nanny Grace Rwaramba gave an interview that revealed she had to pump Jackson's stomach ❋ Courtney Hazlett, Msnbc.com - Only On Msnbc.com (2009)

More than that, though, Teachout demonstrates that Armstrong's smile wasn't a "clowning" routine. ❋ Unknown (2009)

The novel is more or less chronological, with the first part dedicated to Yozo's childhood, his relationship with his family, and how he develops his facade of "clowning" to mask his internal turmoil. ❋ Unknown (2009)

McCain has acknowledged "clowning" around when he flew into electrical wires in Spain in 1961, causing a blackout. ❋ Unknown (2008)

"clowning" dance movements of LA were documented by photographer David LaChappelle in his documentary, Rize. ❋ Unknown (2009)

“Mr. Stayne didn’t go in for that particular kind of clowning?” ❋ Marsh, Ngaio, 1895-1982 (1956)

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