Beclowning

/bɪˈkloʊnɪŋ/ noun

Definition

the act or process of making someone appear foolish or ridiculous.

Etymology

Present participle of beclown, using the '-ing' suffix to create a noun or verb form that emphasizes the ongoing action of making foolish.

Kelly Says

The '-ing' form is English's way of freezing action in time—it can be a noun (the beclowning was unbearable) or a verb form (they are beclowning him), making it incredibly flexible.

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