English Explanatory Dictionary

clownish

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Resembling or characteristic of a circus clown; comical, ridiculous.
  2. Pertaining to peasants; rustic.
  3. Uncultured, boorish; rough, coarse.

Pronunciation

/ˈklaʊnɪʃ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame-clownish.wav

Word forms

clownish more clownish most clownish

Etymology

From clown + -ish.

Derived words

clownishly clownishness unclownish
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