WORD MEANING
Pennywise meaning
PEN-ee-wyz · proper noun
A fictional character known as a malevolent clown from Stephen King's horror novel 'It'.
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A nickname or alias inspired by the character.
A term used to describe something deceptively attractive or sinister in disguise.
A brand or username inspired by the character or the word 'pennywise'.
The term can refer to a character, a nickname, or be used in popular culture contexts.
Examples
Pennywise is the terrifying clown from Stephen King's novel It.
Many people are afraid of Pennywise because of his sinister appearance.