1. Clown-esque or un-ordinary.
2. Standing out in a way that is non-conformist, especially to express mockery towards an audience perceived by the non-conformist to be conformist, disingenuous, or otherwise exceptionally robotic in thought, attitude or display.
3. Of or having qualities of the category of harlequins.
"You people are LIFELESS!" the harlequinic man declared, and began juggling ice cream cones and offering licks to all around in between tosses - while humming something from Metallica in a very harlequinic fashion.
by theRealHumboldtDave June 24, 2013
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A conventional buffoon of the commedia dell'arte, traditionally presented in a mask and parti-colored tights
So testosterone boys and harlequin girls

Panic! At the Disco--lying is the most fun a girl can have without taking her clothes off
by emilybeth October 7, 2005
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A political stance with the belief that clowns, mimes, circus folk and harlequins in general don't have the rights they deserve.

Harlequinists are the people involved. They believe they are superior to non/anti-Harlequinists. Founded by Harley Quinn in 2009.
Man#1: What do you think about harlequinism?
Man#2: *Throws a pie in the face*
by Harlequinist July 23, 2009
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1)A clown,buffoon
2)an old fashion french word which means demon
1)after the Harlequin character in the commedia dell'arte
2) King Herla, a mythical figure identified with Woden
by theused997 November 3, 2005
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Known as King, from the Seven Deadly Sins. He is a sloth which means that he is very lazy but to protect the ones he loves he is willing to go all out.
Harlequin is a crush to many girls but his only eye is on Diane.
by SEVENDEADLYSINSTRUEFAN October 20, 2018
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The old medieval term used for English longbowmen meaning: The devils kin, or spawn of satan.
English Longbowmen a.k.a Harlequin, the devils kin.
by Harlequin from ET February 8, 2005
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1.comic characters, usually masked, dressed in multicolored, diamond-patterned tights, and carrying a wooden sword or magic wand.

2.an awesome theatre troupe, led by their fearles leader, kevin b. the unending awesomeness cannot be described in words. you have to see it to believe it. It is filled with creative people from around the city of Chicago, and you are bound to laugh a LOT! it consists of the most caring people you will ever meet.
1.That harlequin was so funny!
2."Did you hear about the new show Harlequins is putting on?" "Yeah, I saw it! It's really good! You should go see it!"
by harley'13 April 11, 2011
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