Clown'ish adjective Of or resembling a clown, or characteristic of a clown; ungainly; awkward. ' Clownish hands.' Spenser. ' Clownish mimic.' Prior. -- Clown'ish*ly , adverb Syn. -- Coarse; rough; clumsy; awkward; ungainly; rude; un... Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/C/96