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Definition of a sad clown

sad clown

noun

  • a humorous way to describe a person who has experienced an unpleasant situation, derived from the kitschy paintings of sad clowns. Generally used as an exclamation
    And then he tried to get into the club, but they took is ID. Sad clown!

    Last edited on Aug 18 2003. Submitted by Naima W. from Boston, MA, USA on Aug 18 2003.

verb

  • The act of being depressed or unhappy.
    My best friend just got dumped, so she's been sad clowning all week.

    Last edited on Aug 18 2003. Submitted by Naima W. from Boston, MA, USA on Aug 18 2003.

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Definitions include: to get upset, mad, unhappy.
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Definitions include: a sad person.
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