How Do You Spell BECLOWN?

Pronunciation: [bɪklˈa͡ʊn] (IPA)

Beclown is a verb that means to make a fool of oneself. The word is spelled with the letter "b" followed by "e" then "c" and "l". This is followed by the "ow" sound spelled as "o" and "w" and ends with the "-n" sound spelled as "n". The phonetic transcription of beclown is /bɪˈklaʊn/, with emphasis on the second syllable. This unusual word has been in usage since the early 20th century, and its humorous connotation gives it a playful edge.

BECLOWN Meaning and Definition

1. Beclown is a verb that refers to the act of making oneself or someone else appear foolish, ridiculous, or absurd, often intentionally and for humorous purposes. It involves engaging in behavior or adopting a demeanor that is considered silly, clownish, or over-the-top, resulting in a loss of dignity or credibility.

   The term originates from the combination of "be" and "clown," with "clown" associating with the figure of a comic performer known for exaggerated actions and humorous antics. When someone is beclowning themselves, they are essentially compromising their seriousness or gravitas by behaving in a foolish or undignified manner.

   The concept of beclowning can arise in various contexts, such as in performances, public speeches, or simply in everyday situations when someone engages in behavior that is purposely clownish or devoid of sense. Individuals may choose to beclown themselves as a form of self-deprecating humor, for entertainment purposes, or to mock others.

   This term is often used figuratively and metaphorically to describe a situation where someone's actions or words diminish their own credibility or make them appear foolish in the eyes of others. It suggests a voluntary embrace of absurdity or a failure to recognize the potential consequences of one's actions. In some cases, beclowning may be seen as an act of self-sabotage or a demonstration of poor judgment.

Etymology of BECLOWN

The word "beclown" is a relatively recent addition to the English language, and its etymology can be traced back to the early 20th century. It is believed to have been derived from the combination of two words: "be-" and "clown".

The prefix "be-" in this context means "to make" or "to cause". It is commonly used to form words where an action or a state is created or induced.

The word "clown" refers to a comic performer, often associated with circuses or comedies, known for their amusing and sometimes foolish behavior and appearance.

Therefore, when "be-" is combined with "clown", the resulting word "beclown" can be understood as "to make someone or oneself resemble or act like a clown in a way that is absurd, ridiculous, or embarrassing".

Conjugate verb Beclown

CONDITIONAL

I would beclown

you would beclown

he/she/it would beclown

we would beclown

they would beclown

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be beclowning

you would be beclowning

he/she/it would be beclowning

we would be beclowning

they would be beclowning

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have beclown

you would have beclown

he/she/it would have beclown

we would have beclown

they would have beclown

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been beclowning

you would have been beclowning

he/she/it would have been beclowning

we would have been beclowning

they would have been beclowning

FUTURE

I will beclown

you will beclown

he/she/it will beclown

we will beclown

they will beclown

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be beclowning

you will be beclowning

he/she/it will be beclowning

we will be beclowning

they will be beclowning

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have beclowned

you will have beclowned

he/she/it will have beclowned

we will have beclowned

they will have beclowned

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been beclowning

you will have been beclowning

he/she/it will have been beclowning

we will have been beclowning

they will have been beclowning

IMPERATIVE

you beclown

we let´s beclown

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to beclown

PAST

I beclowned

you beclowned

he/she/it beclowned

we beclowned

they beclowned

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was beclowning

you were beclowning

he/she/it was beclowning

we were beclowning

they were beclowning

PAST PARTICIPLE

beclowned

PAST PERFECT

I had beclowned

you had beclowned

he/she/it had beclowned

we had beclowned

they had beclowned

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been beclowning

you had been beclowning

he/she/it had been beclowning

we had been beclowning

they had been beclowning

PRESENT

I beclown

you beclown

he/she/it beclowns

we beclown

they beclown

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am beclowning

you are beclowning

he/she/it is beclowning

we are beclowning

they are beclowning

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

beclowning

PRESENT PERFECT

I have beclowned

you have beclowned

he/she/it has beclowned

we have beclowned

they have beclowned

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been beclowning

you have been beclowning

he/she/it has been beclowning

we have been beclowning

they have been beclowning