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clown
/klaʊn/
noun
A slapstick performance artist often associated with a circus and usually characterized by bright, oversized clothing, a red nose, face paint, and a brightly colored wig.
A person who acts in a silly fashion.
A stupid person.
verb
To act in a silly or playful fashion.
To ridicule.
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