English Explanatory Dictionary

clown prince

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A crown prince, seen as a clown.
  2. Someone seen as eminent in a field, community or regarding an activity (often one whom the speaker has disdain for), seen as a clown.
noun
  1. Alternative letter-case form of clown prince

Word forms

clown prince clown princes

Etymology

From crown prince. The quip is chosen for its similarity in pronunciation. Used in semi-official epithets: * Clown Prince of Baseball: Max Patkin * Clown Prince of Basketball: Meadowlark Lemon

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