clowns

clowns · noun

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Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    Plural of clown; comic entertainers in outlandish costume and makeup.

  2. 2.

    Third person singular of clown; behaves in a silly manner.

  3. 3.

    Plural of clown; foolish or incompetent people.

Related words

See also: clown, fools, jesters
Synonyms: buffoons, fools, jesters, jokers

Etymology

From Low German "klönne" meaning a clumsy fellow, with English plural suffix "-s."