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clowning

nounfeminineinformal/pɐʎɐˈsadɐ/low

pa·lha·ça·da

Definition

An action or behavior typical of a clown; silly play, ridiculous attitude, or lack of seriousness.
Stop clowning around and take this seriously!
The meeting was a clowning, no one behaved professionally.
Common collocations
do clowningstop the clowningall that clowning around

Etymology

Derivação de 'palhaço' + sufixo '-ada', indicando ação ou resultado de.

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