ETYM Cf. Icel. klunni a clumsy, boorish fellow, North Fries. klönne clown, dial. Swed. klunn log, Dan. klunt log, block, and Eng. clump, n .
1. A person who amuses others by ridiculous behavior; SYN. buffoon, merry andrew.
2. A rude or vulgar fool; SYN. buffoon.
Spaßmacher, Hanswurst.
To act as or like a clown; SYN. clown around, antic.