Harlequin
Harlequin noun - A comically dressed performer (as at a circus) who entertains with playful tricks and ridiculous behavior.
Usage example: among the court entertainers waiting to enter the grand hall were masked harlequins in brightly colored pantaloons
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Synonyms for Harlequin
Zany is a synonym for harlequin in person topic. In some cases you can use "Zany" instead a noun "Harlequin", when it comes to topics like clown. rare substitute
Nearby Word: harlequinade
Zany
Zany noun - A comically dressed performer (as at a circus) who entertains with playful tricks and ridiculous behavior.
Usage example: hired a zany to entertain the children at the birthday party
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