clowning
English
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈklaʊnɪŋ/
Verb
clowning
- present participle of clown
Noun
clowning (plural clownings)
- 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.
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