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

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

Two songs written for “Ted Lasso” are earnest ballads, and on the other end of the spectrum is the class clown of this year’s Emmy nominees — Weird Al Yankovic.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 18, 2023

Connor, always the class clown, raises his hand.

From "Out of My Mind" by Sharon M. Draper