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
(informal, countable) A person who works in a carnival (often one who uses exaggerated showmanship or fraud).
Schaustellerin
(informal, countable) A person who works in a carnival (often one who uses exaggerated showmanship or fraud).
What does "carny" mean?
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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."
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noun Informal slang and insider talk used among carnival workers.
"He picked up a bit of carny while working the fairground one summer."
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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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