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zany vs clown

clown vs zany

zany and clown both are nouns.

zany is an adjective but clown is not an adjective.

zany is not a verb while clown is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
zany Yes Yes No No
clown Yes No Yes No
As nouns, clown is a hypernym of zany; that is, clown is a word with a broader meaning than zany:
  • zany: a buffoon in one of the old comedies; imitates others for ludicrous effect
  • clown: a person who amuses others by ridiculous behavior
Other hypernyms of zany include buffoon, goof, goofball, merry andrew.
zany (noun) clown (noun)
a buffoon in one of the old comedies; imitates others for ludicrous effect a person who amuses others by ridiculous behavior
a man who is a stupid incompetent fool a rude or vulgar fool
zany (adjective) clown (adjective)
ludicrous, foolish
like a clown
zany (verb) clown (verb)
act as or like a clown
Difference between zany and clown

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