Clowns are comical performers, stereotypically characterized by their grotesque appearances: colored wigs, stylistic makeup, outlandish costumes, unusually large footwear, red-nose, etc. , who entertain spectators by acting in a hilarious fashion. The types of their acts varies greatly.
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clown Someone who makes jokes.
clown A comical performer, stereotypically characterized by its grotesque appearance: colored wigs, stylistic makeup, outlandish costumes, unusually large footwear, etc., who entertain spectators by acting in a hilarious fashion.