class clown

Example Sentences

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This was a master class in dressing down the class clown.

From Slate • Jan. 23, 2026

It came naturally to someone who admits he was "always the class clown" at school, and enjoyed being the centre of attention.

From BBC • Mar. 22, 2025

Being the class clown as a kid came naturally to me and I got a lot of attention from that.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 17, 2024

Instead, "it’s humor of the 'Stop hitting yourself' variety, the work of a bully masquerading as a class clown."

From Salon • Sep. 5, 2024

And I do think Denny is the class clown.

From "Clairboyance" by Kristiana Kahakauwila