A clown character in circus or pantomime who is silly and clumsy, usually the target of jokes by a smarter clown.
From German 'Auguste,' possibly derived from the name 'Augustus' or from German dialect meaning 'foolish.' The term became popular in 19th-century circus traditions to describe a specific comedic character type.
The auguste clown became so famous in circus culture that it's basically the template for modern clown performances—complete with baggy clothes, oversized shoes, and perfectly timed slapstick failures that make everyone laugh.
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