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carney

/ˈkɑrni/
noun
  1. A person who works at a carnival or fair, especially one who operates a game or ride.
    • The carney called out to passersby to try their luck at the ring toss.
    • He worked as a carney for three summers during college.
    • The old carney knew all the tricks of the midway.
  2. A carnival or fair itself.
    • The carney set up in the town square for the weekend.
    • They went to the carney every year when it came to town.
    • Kids love the carney with its bright lights and cotton candy.
Synonyms
barker
verb
  1. To persuade or cajole someone, often in a smooth or deceptive way.
    • He tried to carney the tourists into buying overpriced souvenirs.
    • Don't let him carney you with his charming stories.
    • She carneyed her way into getting a free ticket.
Synonyms
coaxwheedle
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