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Definition |
behave in a foolish or stupid way |
Examples |
1) I was so nervous that I made a clown of
myself during my presentation. 2) She didn't mean to
make a clown of herself, but she
just couldn't stop laughing. |
Etymology |
The word "clown" originally meant "a rustic
or coarse person, boor, peasant." |
Synonyms |
act like a fool, vex oneself, behave like a
buffoon |
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