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carny in German

carny in German is Schausteller, Schaustellerin — carny means a person who works at a traveling carnival or fair, often running rides or game stalls.

carny in German

Schausteller
noun
(informal, countable) A person who works in a carnival (often one who uses exaggerated showmanship or fraud).
Schaustellerin
noun
(informal, countable) A person who works in a carnival (often one who uses exaggerated showmanship or fraud).

What does "carny" mean?

  1. noun A person who works at a traveling carnival or fair, often running rides or game stalls.
    "The carny running the ring-toss booth kept calling out to passersby."
  2. noun Informal slang and insider talk used among carnival workers.
    "He picked up a bit of carny while working the fairground one summer."
  3. verb Informally, to persuade someone through charm, flattery, or minor trickery.
    "She carnied her way past the bouncer with a smile and a fake story."
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carny in a sentence

  • The carny running the ring-toss booth kept calling out to passersby.
  • He picked up a bit of carny while working the fairground one summer.
  • She carnied her way past the bouncer with a smile and a fake story.

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What is "carny" in German?

"carny" in German is Schausteller, Schaustellerin. carny means: A person who works at a traveling carnival or fair, often running rides or game stalls.

How do you use "carny" in a sentence?

Example: "The carny running the ring-toss booth kept calling out to passersby." In German, "carny" is Schausteller, Schaustellerin.

Are there other ways to say "carny" in German?

Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "carny": Schausteller, Schaustellerin.

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