clown

Example Sentences

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Growing up in Chicago, Piller and her mother performed as clowns at birthdays and company picnics.

From Los Angeles Times

“I saw him trip the other day and I clowned him for like two days.”

From Los Angeles Times

The 73-year-old retired clown started in fourth grade, with a poem about his teacher; it wasn’t flattering, but he got a kick out of saying what he thought.

From The Wall Street Journal

Even a clown can do immense damage when enough people mistake performance for truth.

From Salon

In a report released last month, Bongino was described as “something of a clown.”

From Salon