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contortionist
[kuhn-tawr-shuh-nist]
noun
a person who performs gymnastic feats involving contorted postures.
a person who practices contortion.
a verbal contortionist.
contortionist
/ əˈɔːʃəɪ /
noun
a performer who contorts his body for the entertainment of others
a person who twists or warps meaning or thoughts
a verbal contortionist
Other 51Թ Forms
- contortionistic adjective
- DzˌٴǰپDzˈپ adjective
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of contortionist1
Example Sentences
That word came up many times during the show’s first audition rounds as dancers, singers, magicians, acrobats and a contortionist took the stage.
But once you tease out fact from fake, “Disclaimer” is a fairly straightforward revenge story, though whether or not the revenge is deserved is a central question of its contortionist plot.
The son of a contortionist mother and Globe of Steel rider father, Eguino has a tattoo of the steel cage on his left forearm along with a $100 bill, representing the act as his livelihood.
He then shook my hand, turned to leave after telling me to enjoy my coffee and dropped a suggestion about Donald Trump indulging himself in a manner not recommended for those who are not contortionists.
Now, thanks to social media, he has begun to establish himself as a professional contortionist and is training others to do the same.
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