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class clown

idiom
Meaning

A student who frequently makes jokes or pokes fun; a wiseacre.


Examples
SIMPLE

He is the class clown and always makes us laugh.

CONTEXTUAL

The teacher had to ask the class clown to stop interrupting the lesson with his silly jokes.

COMPLEX

Although he was the class clown during his youth, he eventually matured into a serious and highly respected professional.

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