clowning

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clowning

The children are clowning around in the backyard.

Definition

Noun 1. A comic incident or series of incidents; buffoonery: The act of behaving in a silly, funny, or ridiculous way to amuse others. 2. Acting like a clown or buffoon: Engaging in foolish or playful behavior, often to provoke laughter or as a form of performance.

Usage and Examples
  • Noun:
    • The children's constant clowning during class made it difficult for the teacher to maintain order.
    • His clowning at the party had everyone in stitches.
    • The meeting was interrupted by some unnecessary clowning from the junior staff.
Advanced Usage
  • "to be no clowning matter": Used to emphasize that a situation is serious and should not be treated with frivolity or silly behavior.
    • Safety in the laboratory is no clowning matter; you must follow the protocols.
Variants and Related Words
  • Clown (noun/verb): A performer who wears a funny costume and makeup to amuse people, especially in a circus; to act like a clown.
    • He decided to clown around instead of doing his homework.
  • Clownish (adjective): Resembling or characteristic of a clown; silly, awkward.
    • His clownish behavior was endearing to some but annoying to others.
Synonyms
  • Buffoonery: Silly or ridiculous behavior.
  • Horseplay: Rough, boisterous play.
  • Tomfoolery: Foolish or silly behavior.
  • Antics: Funny, silly, or playful acts.
Related Idioms and Phrases
  • "Clown around": To behave in a silly or playful way, often when you should be serious.
    • Stop clowning around and focus on your work.
clowning

The children are clowning around in the backyard.

Noun
  1. a comic incident or series of incidents
  2. acting like a clown or buffoon

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