clownery
pronunciation
How to pronounce clownery in British English:
UK ['klaʊnərɪ]
How to pronounce clownery in American English:
US ['klaʊnərɪ]
Word Origin
- clownery (n.)
- 1580s, from clown (n.) + -ery.
Example
- 1. It would have been worse if washington 's dangerous clownery of the past month had brought no consequences .
- 2. Her attitude borders on clownery when the girl replied to the teacher 's question .