clown about

== English == === Alternative forms === clown around === Verb === clown about (third-person singular simple present clowns about, present participle clowning about, simple past and past participle clowned about) (UK) To have fun in an irresponsible manner. ==== Synonyms ==== (behave clownishly): act out, clown around, goof off, horse around, muck about, muck around, muck up, yuk it up