How do you use "Clown" in a sentence?

What a clown. Stop being such a clown. He's a complete clown. You're clowning around.

Clown

Q: What does "Clown" mean?

A foolish or unserious person Calling someone a 'clown' suggests they're foolish, unserious, or making a fool of themselves. Increasingly popular insult.

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Meaning: A foolish or unserious person

小丑，不正经的人

Payaso, poco serio

バカ、ふざけた人

바보, 진지하지 못한 사람

Calling someone a 'clown' suggests they're foolish, unserious, or making a fool of themselves. Increasingly popular insult.

叫某人'小丑'暗示他们愚蠢、不正经或在出洋相。这个侮辱词越来越流行。

Llamar a alguien 'payaso' sugiere que es tonto, poco serio o que está haciendo el ridículo. Insulto cada vez más popular.

誰かを「clown」と呼ぶのは、愚かで真剣でない、または自分をバカにしていることを示唆する。ますます人気の悪口。

누군가를 '광대'라고 부르는 것은 그 사람이 어리석거나, 진지하지 못하거나, 바보짓을 하고 있다는 뜻이다. 점점 더 많이 사용되는 욕설이다.

Examples

What a clown.
真是个小丑。
Qué payaso.
なんてバカなんだ。
정말 한심하네.
Stop being such a clown.
别再丢人现眼了。
Deja de hacer el payaso.
そんなにふざけるのはやめて。
그렇게 어릿광대짓 좀 그만해.
He's a complete clown.
他完全是个小丑。
Es un completo payaso.
彼は完全にふざけている。
그는 완전 한심한 놈이야.
You're clowning around.
你在瞎闹。
Estás haciendo el payaso.
ふざけまわっているね。
장난치고 있네.

Pronunciation

/klaʊn/

Usage Guide

Context: insults, dismissal, social media

Tone: dismissive, insulting

✓ Do Say

What a clown.
真是个小丑。
Menudo payaso.
なんてピエロなんだ。
정말 한심하네.
Stop being a clown.
别当小丑了。
Deja de hacer el payaso.
ふざけるのやめろ。
어릿광대짓 좀 그만해.
He's such a clown.
他真是个小丑。
Es un payaso.
あいつは本当にふざけたやつだ。
그는 정말 한심해.

✗ Don't Say

Dismissive
轻蔑的
Despectivo
軽蔑的
무시하는 표현
Popular online
网上流行
Popular en internet
オンラインで人気
온라인에서 유행

Common Mistakes

Popular online insult
🤡 emoji associated with this

Origin & History

From circus clowns—implying someone is foolish or entertaining at their own expense.

Etymology: From circus clowns

First recorded: Traditional, increased modern usage

Cultural Context

Era: Traditional, modern revival

Generation: All ages, popular with young

Social background: Universal

Pop culture: Social media; Internet culture

Regional notes: Universal insult. 🤡 emoji widely used.

Variations

ClownClowningComplete clown