Clowning
Clowning noun - Wildly playful or mischievous behavior.
Usage example: our coworker's clowning was distracting, but fun to watch
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Playfulness and clowning are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Playfulness" instead a noun "Clowning".
Playfulness
Playfulness noun - A natural disposition for playful behavior.
Clowning and playfulness are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Clowning" instead a noun "Playfulness".
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