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How to pronounce “clownish

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Pronunciation guide for clownish

Learning goal
Practice the English pronunciation of clownish with real speech in context.
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Real speech example
Dwan Reece: The origins of blackface and Black stereotypesThen you also had characters like the clownish slave Jim Crow,
Definition summary
Resembling or characteristic of a circus clown; comical, ridiculous.

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How to pronounce clownish

Dwan Reece: The origins of blackface and Black stereotypes

Then you also had characters like the clownish slave Jim Crow,

Example Sentences

A Deep Dive Into “clownish

Meaning

  • [Adjective]
  • Resembling or characteristic of a circus clown; comical, ridiculous.
  • (now rare) Pertaining to peasants; rustic.
  • (now rare) Uncultured, boorish; rough, coarse.

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