carny

/ˈkɑrni/
noun
  1. A person who works at a carnival or traveling fair, especially one who runs a game or ride.
    • The carny called out to passersby, inviting them to try the ring toss.
    • My uncle worked as a carny for twenty years, traveling from town to town.
    • The young carny learned how to set up the Ferris wheel in just a few hours.
adjective
  1. Relating to or characteristic of a carnival or its workers.
    • The old carny tricks still worked on the tourists.
    • He wore a carny grin as he tried to convince people to play his game.
    • The festival had a carny atmosphere with bright lights and loud music.
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