Comical circus performer (5)
I believe the answer is:
clown
<span class="explanation-format__ClueExplanation">'<span class="explanation-format__original">comical circus performer</span>' is the definition.<br/ ><span class="explanation-format__explanation">(I've seen this in another clue)</span><br/ ><br/ >This is all the clue.<br/ ></span>
(Other definitions for clown that I've seen before include "Chap fooling around" , "Long-booted, bow tie-twirling circus entertainer" , "Act comically" , "Foolish chap" , "Red-nosed, long-shoed entertainer" .)