Clowning
Clowning noun - Wildly playful or mischievous behavior.
Usage example: our coworker's clowning was distracting, but fun to watch
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Synonyms for Clowning
Foolery and clowning are semantically related In some cases you can use "Foolery" instead a noun "Clowning".
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Foolery and Clowning. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 02, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/clowning/foolery
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