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clowning

nounfeminineinformaluncommon/pɐʎɐˈsadɐ/pa·lha·ça·da

Definition

1

An action or behavior typical of a clown; silly play, ridiculous attitude, or lack of seriousness.

Usage examples

Stop clowning around and take this seriously!
The meeting was a clowning, no one behaved professionally.

Common combinations

do clowningstop the clowningall that clowning around