palhaço

2/5 · Coarse

What it means

Insult for a ridiculous or unserious person.

Literally “clown”. Short editorial gloss; not an etymological claim.

Pronunciation Heard as “pa lya soo”

English spellings approximate sounds and omit some contrasts. Use as retrieval hints, not authoritative pronunciation.

Used as Directed insult

How it's used

Literal performer sense is neutral.

How strong is it? 2/5 · Coarse

Literal performer sense is neutral. Ratings are contextual editorial estimates, not calibrated probabilities.

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Insult for an idiot or jerk.

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Coarse label for a habitual or obvious drunk.

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Crap; something worthless or bad.