Emmett Kelly

Definitions of Emmett Kelly
  1. noun
    United States circus clown (1898-1979)
    synonyms: Kelly, Weary Willie
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    example of:
    buffoon, clown, goof, goofball, merry andrew
    a person who amuses others by ridiculous behavior
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