carny
/ˈkɑrni/
noun
- 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
- 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.