clown around
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
To have fun in an irresponsible manner.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
While in Matliary, where Kafka stayed to recover from his tuberculosis he often confided in Robert Klopstock, one of his favorite fellow patients. Klopstock must have been deeply impressed to find that one could have long and serious discussions about Zionism, Christianity, Dostoevsky, and love to c
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).
Common questions
What does “clown around” mean?
To have fun in an irresponsible manner.
Is “clown around” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.