clown prince
clown prince · clown princes
A crown prince, seen as a clownA crown prince, seen as a clown.
Meaning
2 senses(derogatory, humorous, slang)A crown prince, seen as a clown.
(derogatory, humorous, often, slang)Someone seen as eminent in a field, community or regarding an activity (often one whom the speaker has disdain for), seen as a clown.
Origin
From crown prince. The quip is chosen for its similarity in pronunciation.From crown prince. The quip is chosen for its similarity in pronunciation.
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