clowning

English

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈklaʊnɪŋ/
• Rhymes: -aʊnɪŋ

Verb

clowning

1. present participle and gerund of clown

Noun

clowning (plural clownings)

1. Clownish behaviour.
   • 1961, Lucille Iremonger, And his charming lady, page 205:

     The press took seriously all Shaw's provocative ambiguities and clownings, and Lady Astor was identified with his most outrageous actions and statements.

Translations

Translations

• Polish: błazenada (pl) f, błazeństwo (pl) n

Derived terms

• clowningly