a performer who entertains, as in a circus, by antics, jokes, tricks, etc.; a jester; a clown.

a person who is always clowning and trying to be funny; a buffoon.

a foolish, stupid person.

an ugly person.

ಕೋಡಂಗಿಯಾಟ kōḍangiyāṭa the play, funny tricks of a buffoon; ಕೊಟ್ಟೋನು ಕೋಡಂಗಿ, ಇಸ್ಕೊಂಡವನು ಈರಭದ್ರ koṭṭavanu kōḍangi, iskoṇḍavanu īrabhadra (prov.) he is a fool who gives a loan to a cheat.

to be having or showing great enthusiasm, zeal or fervour.

a human body without the head; the trunk.

= ಕಡಂಗು3.

a large metal container for holding or boiling water.

an ornamental metal band or chain (esp. of gold or silver) worn around the wrist; a bracelet.

to give courage, hope or confidence to; to embolden; to hearten.

to be enraged, infuriated; to become angry.

to get excited; to get one's feelings or passions aroused.

to be enthusiastic; to be zealous.

to act with courage or audacity; to be fearless; to venture.

a strong desire.

great vigour or liveliness (as influenced by a favourable, enjoyable, pleasant situation).

a deep defensive ditch round a castle, town, etc., usu. filled with water; a moat.

an artificial waterway for irrigation; a canal.

a very small inlet from a waterway into a wet agricultural land for allowing water flow slowly.

the top covering of a building; roof.

a building or enclosure for cattle.