clowning
/ˈklaʊnɪŋ/
adjective
- Relating to or characteristic of a clown or clowning.
- Her clowning style is more subtle than most circus performers.
- He wore a clowning outfit with a red nose and oversized shoes.
- The clowning routine involved a lot of pratfalls and funny faces.
noun
- The act or skill of performing as a clown, especially in a circus or comedy.
- The festival featured workshops on clowning for beginners.
- Clowning requires a lot of physical comedy and timing.
- She studied clowning at a special school for circus performers.
- Silly or playful behavior intended to amuse others.
- We enjoyed the friendly clowning between the two comedians on stage.
- His clowning in class got him sent to the principal's office.
- Stop your clowning and help me clean up this mess.