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carny

The correct spelling is carny.

How to pronounce carny

noun

IPA: /ˈkɑː(ɹ)ni/

Say it like: Car-nee

The correct spelling is carny. A person who works in a carnival (often one who uses exaggerated showmanship or fraud).

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Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A person who works in a carnival (often one who uses exaggerated showmanship or fraud).
  2. 2.The jargon used by carnival workers.
  3. 3.A carnival.
  4. 4.Flattery.

verb

  1. 1.To cajole, wheedle, or coax.

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