Harlequin
Harlequin noun - A comically dressed performer (as at a circus) who entertains with playful tricks and ridiculous behavior.
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Thesp and harlequin are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Thesp" instead a noun "Harlequin".
Nearby Word: harlequinade
Thesp
Thesp noun - One who acts professionally (as in a play, movie, or television show).
Usage example: a brawling actor who is in danger of becoming better known as a thug than as a thesp
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