clownish
pronunciation
How to pronounce clownish in British English:
UK [ˈklaʊnɪʃ]
How to pronounce clownish in American English:
US [ˈklaʊnɪʃ]
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- Adjective:
- like a clown
Word Origin
- clownish (adj.)
- 1560s, "rustic;" 1580s, "boorish, ungainly, awkward," from clown (n.) + -ish. Related: Clownishly; clownishness.
Example
- 1. That 's really silly clownish behavior .
- 2. Their chances were severely dented on 37 minutes , however , following a clownish decision by spanish referee alberto undiano , who dismissed miroslav klose with two innocuous yellow cards .
- 3. In the 13 months since the clownish mr berlusconi was ousted , mr monti has brought calm , some significant reform and a lot more dignity to his country .
- 4. Is personality and playing style can often be disconcerting to some players and fans , while others see him as a harmless , clownish player .
- 5. Far-right political parties have often been regarded in britain as more clownish than chilling-goose-stepping goons who somehow failed to notice that britain , unlike its more volatile , susceptible continental neighbours , simply wasn 't that kind of place .