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CLOWNING Synonyms

There are 6 synonyms of the word clowning. (exact relations)
There are 13 hypernyms of the word clowning. (close relations)
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buffoon
nounn
noun

• a rude or vulgar fool

• a person who amuses others by ridiculous behavior

antic
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• a ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement

adjective satellite

• ludicrously odd

verb

• act as or like a clown

goof
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a man who is a stupid incompetent fool

• a person who amuses others by ridiculous behavior

verb

• commit a faux pas or a fault or make a serious mistake

goofball
nounn
noun

• a man who is a stupid incompetent fool

• a person who amuses others by ridiculous behavior

clown around
verbv
verb

• act as or like a clown

merry andrew
nounn
noun

• a person who amuses others by ridiculous behavior

Best Hypernyms For CLOWNING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for clowning, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (13)
act comedian comic display entertainment fool jest joke muggins performance sap saphead tomfool

Alternatives for BUFFOON

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