At this point, before we continue, it might be good to make sure you're not afraid of clowns. What is the term for a fear of these makeup-wearing entertainers?

The fear of clowns is Coulrophobia, which translated literally means "a fear of someone who walks on stilts". While this term has been around for over 40 years, and the fear is real, it's still not officially recognized as a real phobia by the World Health Organization.

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