Clowning and Sporting

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

Sporting and clowning are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Sporting" instead a noun "Clowning".

Nearby Words: clown, clownery

Sporting

Sporting adjective - Relating to or used in sports.
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Synonyms for Sporting

Clowning and sporting are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Clowning" instead a noun "Sporting".

Nearby Words: sport, sportive, sporty, sported
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