Clowned: meaning, definitions and examples
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clowned
[ klaʊnd ]
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
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
Word origin
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.