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Noun: carney  kaa(r)-nee
Usage: informal
  1. Someone who works at a carnival or funfair
    "The carney operated the Ferris wheel at the county fair";
    - carny [informal], carnie [informal], showie [US, informal]
Adjective: carney  kaa(r)-nee
Usage: informal
  1. Cleverly deceptive, manipulative, or persuasive in a manner associated with carnival barkers or game operators; often implying a mix of showmanship and trickery
    "His carney sales tactics were entertaining but made customers wary";
    - carny [informal]

Derived forms: carneys

Encyclopedia: Carney, Michelle