carny
noun/ˈkɑːni/
/ˈkɑːrni/
(plural carnies)
(North American English, informal)- a person who works in a carnival (= a type of entertainment in a field or park at which people can ride on large machines and play games to win prizes)
- He came from a family of carnies and knew no other life.
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- a carnival
- The whole trade show had a carny atmosphere.
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