clowning around

Example Sentences

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Living up to her designation as “the Internet’s favorite rich auntie,” Ross keeps her Instagram followers well fed with endless glamour and lots of clowning around.

From Salon • Aug. 3, 2025

But by now the scepticism had begun - with Sir Ed facing a string of questions about whether all this clowning around really amounts to serious politics.

From BBC • May 31, 2024

When not clowning around on the stage or screen, Mr. Storch was party to an unusual secret at home.

From New York Times • Jul. 8, 2022

The Wayans with the most range when it comes to acting and clowning around takes the stage in between whatever massive projects he’s working on to keep his stand-up muscles strong.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2022

“You know, make a fresh start. I really didn’t mean anything when I made fun of you during auditions. I was just clowning around, you know.”

From "Like Vanessa" by Tami Charles