carny

About 0.03 uses per million words.

Meaning

1. noun A person who works in a carnival (often one who uses exaggerated showmanship or fraud).
2. noun The jargon used by carnival workers.
3. noun A carnival.
4. verb To cajole, wheedle, or coax.
5. noun Flattery.

Similar words

carnie carney geek carnaper freak show clowny butcher carnapper showie clown

Often followed by

barker man boss was and in life talk who

Word family

carney carneys carnie carnies