Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun Clownish conduct; specifically, a stage of hystero-epilepsy in which the patient assumes the most bizarre and seemingly impossible attitudes.
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Examples
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This is the worst case of clownism I've ever heard of, I give no credence to so called coulrophobia it's just an easy excuse for down right prejudice.
British Blogs 2008
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This is the worst case of clownism I've ever heard of, I give no credence to so called coulrophobia it's just an easy excuse for down right prejudice.
British Blogs 2008
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