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Definition of "clownish" [clown•ish]

  • Pertaining to peasants; rustic. (adjective)
  • Uncultured, boorish; rough, coarse. (adjective)
  • Like a circus clown; comical, ridiculous. (adjective)

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Use "clownish" in a sentence
  • "but since the "literature" of the hack is so perverse and disturbing in its "message," the term clownish is too light and good natured to be appropriate."
  • "Calling you clownish is called "descending to your opponent's level"."
  • "November 13th, 2007 at 4: 49 pm stunney: Calling you clownish is called "descending to your opponent's level"."