clown prince

noun

Etymology

From crown prince. The quip is chosen for its similarity in pronunciation. Used in semi-official epithets: * Clown Prince of Baseball: Max Patkin * Clown Prince of Basketball: Meadowlark Lemon

Definitions

1
A crown prince, seen as a clown.
- On behalf of my family and all my Thai friends I would like to wish the Clown Prince the next King of Thailand A Very Happy Birthday.
- Clown Prince Of Bangladesh (Khaleda Zia's Son, Tareque Rahman) Remanded In Police Custody ..... ..... The Clown Prince Has Assets In Malaysia, Thailand, Singapore, South Africa and India !! ..... .....
2
Someone seen as eminent in a field, community or regarding an activity (often one whom…
Someone seen as eminent in a field, community or regarding an activity (often one whom the speaker has disdain for), seen as a clown.
- Well, Ed, I'd have to say that if David is the Clown Prince, you're likely the Clown Emperor of Pseudoscience! All hail!
Alternative letter-case form of clown prince

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