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

  • 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

  • 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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