Phrase Hound found 37 phrases and 32 compound words that contain clown. The most common are listed below. Open clown in the live search for definitions, filters, and the full list.
Phrases 37
- clown carA circus clown routine in which an implausibly large number of clowns climb into or out of a small car.
- clown worldThe current absurd and irrational state of global society from the perspective of the alt-right movement.
- class clownA student who frequently makes jokes or pokes fun; a wiseacre.
- clown princeA crown prince, seen as a clown.
- clown doctorA clown who visits hospitals in a costume which is a combination of attire worn by a clown and a doctor to entertain (young) patients.
- clown shoeA comedically oversized shoe, usually brightly colored and with a bulbous front.
- clown showA chaotic situation, a disorganized or mismanaged mess.
- clown beetleAny beetle of the family Histeridae.
- clown aroundTo have fun in an irresponsible manner.
- clown noseA fake nose, typically near spherical, bright red in color and sometimes capable of producing a honking sound when squeezed, commonly used by clowns and occasionally as a prop by people during parties.
- clown carsplural of clown car: A circus clown routine in which an implausibly large number of clowns climb into or out of a small car.
- clown collegeSynonym of clown school: An institution, program, or organization that is viewed as unprofessional, incompetent, or a complete joke.
- clown doctorsplural of clown doctor: A clown who visits hospitals in a costume which is a combination of attire worn by a clown and a doctor to entertain (young) patients.
- clown fishAlternative form of clownfish: Any of the colorful fish of genera Amphiprion and Premnas in subfamily Amphiprioninae of family Pomacentridae, native to the Pacific and Indian Oceans, notable for their mutual relationship with sea anemones.
- clown schoolAn institution, program, or organization that is viewed as unprofessional, incompetent, or a complete joke.
- rodeo clownA performer in bull riding events who distracts aggressive bulls to protect fallen riders while also entertaining the crowd.
- sea clownTriopha catalinae, a colourful nudibranch sea slug in the family Polyceridae.
- clown princesplural of clown prince: A crown prince, seen as a clown.
- clown hornSynonym of bulb horn: A small horn, containing a reed, operated by squeezing a rubber bulb.
- clown princessA crown princess, seen as a clown.
- Orange ClownDonald Trump.
- clown-car primaryA primary election with a large number of serious candidates, usually more than four, making it possible that the winner will have been chosen by only a small portion of the electorate.
- clown therapyA from of drama therapy that helps patients discover their "inner clown".
- laughing clownOne of a series of clown figurines, typically from the torso up with laughing face and open mouth, which move from side to side as part of a fairground or sideshow game the aim of which is to insert balls into the mouth at the right time …
- clown aboutTo have fun in an irresponsible manner.
Compound words 32
- clownfishAny of the colorful fish of genera Amphiprion and Premnas in subfamily Amphiprioninae of family Pomacentridae, native to the Pacific and Indian Oceans, notable for their mutual relationship with sea anemones.
- clowneryThe behaviour of a clown; clownishness, tomfoolery.
- clowncoreAn aesthetic focusing on imagery and fashion related to clowns.
- clownySomeone who acts in a clownlike manner.
- beclownTo make a fool of.
- clowncelAn incel who identifies with the Joker from the Batman franchise.
- clownologyThe study of being a clown.
- clownageThe antics of a clown.
- clowndomThe world or sphere of clowns.
- clownlyOf, relating to, or befitting a clown; clownish; clownlike.