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carny
1/ ˈɑːɪ /
noun
short for carnival
a person who works in a carnival
carny
2/ ˈɑːɪ /
verb
informalto coax or cajole or act in a wheedling manner
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51Թ History and Origins
Origin of carny1
First recorded in 1930–35; carn(ival) + -y 2
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51Թ History and Origins
Origin of carny1
C19: of unknown origin
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Professional wrestling and carny culture can be great fun.
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Hollywood came calling, and Robertson was cast as a lead in the 1980 film “Carny,” which he also produced.
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During preproduction, Robertson leapt from producer to star, appearing alongside Jodie Foster and Gary Busey in the 1980 film “Carny.”
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Director “Baz Luhrmann wanted the carny world to provide an enticing location for Parker to cast his spell.”
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I’m a carny, and I’ve left the tent.
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