clownery

Etymology

From clown + -ery.

clownery means the behaviour of a clown; clownishness, tomfoolery. Lexicurio rates it Sui generis — a strength score of 88 out of 100.

noun

The behaviour of a clown; clownishness, tomfoolery.“Defensive clownery by the Mets at certain points of the game ultimately cost the 22-year-old Niese his first major league win in eight months.”