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contortionist

[kuhn-tawr-shuh-nist]

noun

  1. a person who performs gymnastic feats involving contorted postures.

  2. a person who practices contortion.

    a verbal contortionist.



contortionist

/ əˈɔːʃəɪ /

noun

  1. a performer who contorts his body for the entertainment of others

  2. a person who twists or warps meaning or thoughts

    a verbal contortionist

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Other 51Թ Forms

  • contortionistic adjective
  • DzˌٴǰپDzˈپ adjective
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of contortionist1

First recorded in 1855–60; contortion + -ist
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That word came up many times during the show’s first audition rounds as dancers, singers, magicians, acrobats and a contortionist took the stage.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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