Clown Around (Verb)
Meaning
Act as or like a clown.
Classification
Verbs of grooming, dressing and bodily care.
Examples
- My kids love to clown around at children's parties, making everyone laugh with their jokes.
- The actor who was supposed to be in a serious drama couldn't help but clown around during rehearsals.
- At the office party, the usually strict boss decided to clown around and show his colleagues a more fun side.
- The street performers in the park will clown around for tips and entertain the passersby.
- When we were kids, we would often clown around on camera, trying to make our family laugh.