Clownage

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The antics of a clown. uncountable

    "Their infamous act is the tricks they play with you, their clownage and stunts..."

  2. 2
    The behaviour or manners of a yokel or rustic. obsolete, uncountable

    "Honour and honesty, as poor things thought we / As they are made! pride and stiff clownage mixt / To make up greatness!"

Synonyms

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clowneryclownishness

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"Their infamous act is the tricks they play with you, their clownage and stunts..."

Etymology

From clown + -age.

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