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Synonyms for carny


Grammar : Noun
Spell : kahr-nee
Phonetic Transcription : ˈkɑr ni

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Définition of carny

Origin :
  • 1931, U.S. slang, short for carnival worker (see carnival).
  • As in carnival : noun outdoor celebration
Example sentences :
  • Castle of Carny, in the parish of Moonzie, in the shire of Fife.
  • Extract from : « The Works of John Knox, Vol. 1 (of 6) » by John Knox
  • He was an Armless Wonder, a born freak, the top of the carny ladder, with a good job wherever he cared to look for one.
  • Extract from : « Charley de Milo » by Laurence Mark Janifer AKA Larry M. Harris
  • Some people never really adjusted to carny life—where everybody knows everything.
  • Extract from : « Charley de Milo » by Laurence Mark Janifer AKA Larry M. Harris
  • It was much more like a carny haunted house trade-show floor now.
  • Extract from : « Makers » by Cory Doctorow
  • He felt like doing a carny barker spiel, Step right up, step right up, this way to the great egress!
  • Extract from : « Makers » by Cory Doctorow
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