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Definitions for carny
ˈkɑr nicarny
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carnynoun
A person who works in a carnival.
carnynoun
The jargon used by carnival workers.
Wikipedia
Carny
Carny, also spelled carnie, is an informal term used in North America for a traveling carnival employee, and the language they use, particularly when the employee operates a game ("joint"), food stand ("grab", "popper" or "floss wagon"), or ride ("ride jock") at a carnival. The term "showie" is used synonymously in Australia, while "showman" is used in the United Kingdom.
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Carny
Carney, kär′ni, v.t. (prov.) to coax, wheedle.—v.i. to act in such a way.—n. flattery.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of carny in Chaldean Numerology is: 3
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of carny in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7
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My parents were the first parents on my block to get a divorce, [People] would look at us like, ‘Oh, those show business people.’ All my friends, their parents were dentists, attorneys and salespeople. And I’m part of the carny crowd. The showbiz people… It was embarrassing to deal with that. So I retreated during my senior year of high school.
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