clown world
The term "clown world" originated from internet culture and is often used to describe a situation or environment perceived as absurd or irrational.
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Definition
B2General
(figurative, informal)A situation or environment that appears chaotic, nonsensical, or absurd.
Example
- With all the strange news lately, it feels like we're living in a clown world.
- The meeting turned into a clown world with everyone talking over each other.
C1Sociopolitical
(slang, derogatory, alt-right)A term used to criticize modern society as irrational or absurd, often linked to conservative or alt-right viewpoints.
Example
- The alt-right often refers to the current state of politics as a clown world.
- He dismissed the new policy as just another example of clown world thinking.
C1Philosophical
(metaphorical)A metaphor for the inherent absurdity and chaos of life, sometimes embraced humorously.
Example
- Embracing the chaos, she laughed at the clown world we live in.
- Philosophers sometimes describe life as a clown world to highlight its unpredictable nature.
Similar
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