clown

A noun referring to a person who amuses others through ridiculous or comical behavior, or a rude or vulgar fool.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее человека, который развлекает других смешным или комичным поведением, или грубого, вульгарного дурака.esSustantivo que designa a una persona que divierte a otros con un comportamiento cómico o ridículo, o a un individuo grosero y vulgar.frPersonne qui amuse le public par des gestes, des paroles ou un comportement comique, souvent dans un cirque, ou individu grossier et ridicule.deSubstantiv, das eine Person bezeichnet, die andere durch komisches oder närrisches Verhalten unterhält, oder einen groben, ungehobelten Narren.ptSubstantivo que designa uma pessoa que diverte os outros com comportamento engraçado ou cômico, geralmente em circos; também pode se referir a uma pessoa grosseira, vulgar ou tola.zh指以滑稽或搞笑的行为逗乐他人的人，也指粗鲁、庸俗的蠢人。arاسم يدل على شخص يسلّي الآخرين بسلوك مضحك أو هزلي، أو على شخص أحمق وقليل الأدب وخشن السلوك.

1. Comedic performer A2 formal

   A performer, often in a circus, who uses exaggerated makeup, costumes, and silly behavior to entertain people.

   • The clown made the children laugh with his funny tricks.
   • A clown at the party was juggling colorful balls.
   • She dressed up as a clown for Halloween.

   ruКлоунesPayasofrclown (artiste comique)deClownptPalhaçozh小丑arمهرج

   المرادفات: buffoonfoolharlequinjesterpierrotzany

2. Ridiculous or foolish person B1 informal

   A person who behaves in a silly, foolish, or vulgar way, often to amuse others.

   • Stop acting like a clown and take this seriously.
   • He's the class clown, always making jokes during lessons.
   • Don't be such a clown; nobody thinks that's funny.

   ruКлоунespayaso (persona ridícula o necia)frPersonne ridicule ou stupidedeClownptPalhaçozh小丑arالمهرج

   المرادفات: buffooncomediancomicdoltduncefoolidiotjesterjokernincompoopprankstersimpleton

• clowns plural form
• clowns' possessive plural form
• clown's possessive singular form

A verb meaning to act in a silly or playful manner, often to amuse others.

ruГлагол, означающий вести себя глупо или игриво, часто чтобы развлечь других.esActuar de manera tonta o juguetona, a menudo para divertir a otros; también puede significar gastar bromas o hacer payasadas.frVerbe signifiant se comporter de manière stupide ou enjouée, souvent dans le but de divertir les autres.deSich albern oder scherzhaft verhalten, oft um andere zum Lachen zu bringen oder Aufmerksamkeit zu erregen.ptVerbo que significa comportar-se de maneira tola, brincalhona ou engraçada, geralmente para entreter os outros ou chamar a atenção.zh动词，指像小丑一样行事，表现得愚蠢或滑稽，常为了逗乐他人。arفعل يعني التصرف بحماقة أو مرح أو مداعبة، غالبًا لإضحاك الآخرين أو جذب الانتباه.

1. Act foolishly A2 informal

   To behave in a silly, playful, or exaggerated manner to amuse others.

   • He clowned around at the party to make everyone laugh.
   • The children clowned for the camera during the family gathering.
   • She clowned in the classroom, distracting her classmates.

   ruДурачитьсяeshacer el payasofrfaire le clowndeHerumalbernptFazer palhaçadazh装傻arالتصرف بحماقة

   المرادفات: act upcavortfool aroundhorse aroundjestlarkmess aroundmonkey around

   الأضداد: behaveserious

2. Perform as a clown B1 formal

   To perform the role of a clown, typically in a circus or comedy setting.

   • He clowned professionally at the circus for ten years.
   • She clowned at children's birthday parties as a side job.
   • The actor clowned in the play, wearing a colorful costume.

   ruВыступать в роли клоунаesactuar de payasofrFaire le clowndeAls Clown auftretenptAtuar como palhaçozh扮演小丑arالتقمص بدور المهرج

• clowned past participle
• clowned past simple
• clowning present participle
• clowns third person singular

الصيغ المركّبة: clown around