Definition of CLOWNISH

clownish

Adjective Satellite

  • like a clown
    • "a clownish face"

Adj

  • Resembling or characteristic of a circus clown; comical, ridiculous.
  • Pertaining to peasants; rustic.
  • Uncultured, boorish; rough, coarse.

Adjective

  • Resembling or befitting a clown; awkward or ridiculous.

Examples

  • His CLOWNISH attempts to find a word led to a forfeited turn in Scrabble.

Origin / Etymology

From clown + -ish.

Scrabble Score: 16

clownish: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
clownish: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
clownish: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 18

clownish: valid Words With Friends Word