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.