carny
noun /ˈkɑːni/
/ˈkɑːrni/
(plural carnies)
(North American English, informal)- a person who works in a carnival (= a type of entertainment in a field or park at which people can ride on large machines and play games to win prizes)
- He came from a family of carnies and knew no other life.
- a carnival
- The whole trade show had a carny atmosphere.