clowning

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Clowning, an ancient art form that includes but is not limited to the red wigs and big shoes of the circus, is difficult to define.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2025

Clowning, he accidentally streaked a colleague’s hair with ketchup, then helped to clean it.

From New York Times • Nov. 29, 2023

And this week the Empress is awarding two Clowning Achievement trophies: the usual one for best song, and a second one for best video.

From Washington Post • Jul. 7, 2021

Clowning, including trips to performances, became just a regular part of life for the Hebert family, which also included the couple’s two daughters, Melissa and Karen.

From Washington Times • Feb. 4, 2020

Clowning it is to caper in this style, Trying to make a foot-cloth of my banner.

From Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 98, January 18, 1890 by Burnand, F. C. (Francis Cowley), Sir