clown
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To act in a silly or playful fashion.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Except for Rasheena, the rest of the baby mamas was at least struggling to live halfway right. They used to clown and act shitty whenever they came by Noojie's and saw Carmiesha there. But every last one of them ended up being grateful to her for the things she did for their kids.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To ridicule, make fun of.
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “clown” mean?
To act in a silly or playful fashion.
Is “clown” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.