class clown

Example Sentences

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

From Slate • Jan. 23, 2026

"Mohanad had many friends, he was loyal and often played the class clown, simply to see them laugh," the family added.

From BBC • Sep. 16, 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

When you tell the class clown growing up ‘hey, don’t do that!’ guess what that kids gonna do?

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2024

Connor, always the class clown, raises his hand.

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