clowning
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.
Expect games, clowning and catharsis that transform helplessness into empowerment and isolation into belonging.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 10, 2026
Or maybe it was that the clowning that marked the career of Ron Luciano masked a deeper sadness that finally claimed the life of baseball’s happy warrior in a size-50 extralong dark blazer.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 26, 2026
But too much clowning around might not look so smart.
From BBC ● Sep. 20, 2025
Living up to her designation as “the Internet’s favorite rich auntie,” Ross keeps her Instagram followers well fed with endless glamour and lots of clowning around.
From Salon ● Aug. 3, 2025
Suddenly the boys were acting human and were able to be around girls without clowning or starting trouble.
From "P.S. Be Eleven" by Rita Williams-Garcia
