assclown

English

/ˈæsˌklaʊn/

noun
Definitions
  • (North America) A jerk; a buffoon; a person who is inept or ill-behaved to the point of being found laughable by others.
  • (North America) A jerk; a buffoon; a person who uses his/her nature to bring humor to others, but ends up being the butt.

Etymology

Compound from English ass (buttocks, donkey, one's self person, backside, asshole, arse) + English clown.

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English

clown

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