Usually means: Engage in silly or playful behavior.
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Definitions from Wiktionary (clown around)

▸ verb:  To have fun in an irresponsible manner.

Similar:
clown, antic, play around, monkey around, arse around, goof around, fool around, mess around, play the fool, yuk it up, more...

Opposite:
be serious, act professionally

Types:
play, joke, fool, toy, tease, trifle, dally, skylark, more...

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Similar:
clown, antic, play around, monkey around, arse around, goof around, fool around, mess around, play the fool, yuk it up, more...

Opposite:
be serious, act professionally

Types:
play, joke, fool, toy, tease, trifle, dally, skylark, more...



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