Clowned: meaning, definitions and examples

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clowned

 

[ klaʊnd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

mocking someone

To clowned means to ridicule or make fun of someone in a playful or teasing manner. It often involves humorous imitation or exaggerated behavior aimed at entertaining others at the expense of the person being clowned.

Synonyms

mocked, ridiculed, taunted

Examples of usage

  • He clowned his friend for forgetting the lyrics.
  • The comedians clowned around, making the audience laugh.
  • She often clowns her brother during family gatherings.

Translations

Translations of the word "clowned" in other languages:

🇵🇹 ridicularizado

🇮🇳 जोकर बनाया गया

🇩🇪 zum Narren gehalten

🇮🇩 dijadikan bahan tertawaan

🇺🇦 підсміяно

🇵🇱 wyśmiewany

🇯🇵 バカにされた

🇫🇷 ridiculisé

🇪🇸 burlado

🇹🇷 alay edilmiş

🇰🇷 조롱당한

🇸🇦 مُهَزَأ

🇨🇿 vysmíván

🇸🇰 vysmievany

🇨🇳 被嘲笑

🇸🇮 posmehovan

🇮🇸 gert að háði

🇰🇿 мазаққа ұшыраған

🇬🇪 იცინიან

🇦🇿 gülünc vəziyyətə düşmüş

🇲🇽 burlado

Etymology

The word 'clown' originated from the 16th century in England, derived from the Middle English word 'clowne', which referred to a rustic or a country bumpkin. This term likely has its roots in the Scandinavian languages, possibly from the Old Norse 'klunni', meaning a clumsy person or 'kluna', to stumble or fall. Over time, 'clown' evolved to denote a comical performer in theatrical productions, emphasizing absurdity and humor. In the 20th century, the term 'clowned' emerged as a verb form, suggesting the act of mockery, often used in informal contexts, especially among younger generations who leaned into playful teasing and social media culture.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #41,340, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.