Circus and Carnival Lingo and Slang

This glossary defines circus terms like 'Ace Note' (a dollar bill), 'Announcer' (introduces acts), 'Back Yard' (off-limits), and 'Boss Hostler' (in charge of ...

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The art of performing as a clown is known as clowning or buffoonery, and the term "clown" may be used synonymously with predecessors like jester, joker, buffoon ...

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23 Nov 2013 — “Clown Stops” or “interludes” are the brief appearances of clowns while the props and rigging are changed. These are typically made up of a few ...

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Below is a massive list of clown words - that is, words related to clown. The top 4 are: jester, circus, fool and joker.

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28 Oct 2015 — 16 (Not-So-Scary) Clowning Terms, Unmasked · 1. PIERROT · 2. HARLEQUIN · 3. JOEY · 4. WHITE CLOWN · 5. AUGUSTE · 6. CHARACTER CLOWN · 7. CARPET ...

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18 Aug 2025 — Clown Alley: The area just outside the 'back door' of the big top reserved for the heavier clown properties. After putting on their makeup in ...

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The American circus term for a clown's act is "gag"; Europeans refer to it as an "entrée", and amateur clowns sometimes refer to it as a "skit" or "sketch".

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Clown Alley, an area of a tent or lot where clowns put on their makeup and store their props. “Clown allez!” French for “Clowns, go!” This order was often ...

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While "clown alley" is a more common term for a group of clowns, especially in circuses, "giggle" is also used.

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Synonyms for CLOWN: harlequin, buffoon, comedian, mime, buffo, zany, joker, comic; Antonyms of CLOWN: hero, gentleman, lady, idol, heroine, role model, ...

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