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clowning

clowning

English

Verb

clowning

present participle of clown

Noun

clowning ‎(plural clownings)

Clownish behaviour.
- 1961, Lucille Iremonger, And his charming lady (page 205)
  The press took seriously all Shaw's provocative ambiguities and clownings, and Lady Astor was identified with his most outrageous actions and statements.