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clownery

[ klou-nuh-ree ]

noun

, plural clown·er·ies
  1. clownish behavior.
  2. an instance of this.

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Word History and Origins

Origin of clownery1

First recorded in 1580–90; clown + -ery

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Example Sentences

The clownery and pantaloonery of these pantomimes have clean passed out of my head.

As to his father's ignorance and clownery, 'twas as good metall in the oare which wants excoriating and refineing.

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