A phrase used to describe the current state of affairs in regards to the world (usually socially or politically). The word is employed as to state that something is ridiculous or nonsensical, in a way, "only could this be real, in a world run by clowns (clown world)" - I.E - An article claiming that "Genital mutilation of girls in Islamic countries is a feminist act." could be followed /responded to by the statement, "clown world"