Associations to the word «Clownish»

Wiktionary

CLOWNISH, adjective. (now rare) Pertaining to peasants; rustic.
CLOWNISH, adjective. (now rare) Uncultured, boorish; rough, coarse.
CLOWNISH, adjective. Like a circus clown; comical, ridiculous.

Dictionary definition

CLOWNISH, adjective. Like a clown; "a buffoonish walk"; "a clownish face"; "a zany sense of humor".

Wise words

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