class clown

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

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

From Slate • Jan. 23, 2026

The former Ireland U20 international has played for Munster since 2022 and described himself as a "class clown".

From BBC • Jun. 5, 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

The class clown is definitely the one earning us an A right now.

From "Clairboyance" by Kristiana Kahakauwila