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2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › CarnyCarny - Wikipedia

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   Carny, also spelled carnie, is an informal term used in North America for a traveling carnival employee, and the language they use, particularly when the employee operates a game ("joint"), food stand ("grab", "popper", or "floss wagon"), or ride ("ride jock") at a carnival.

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4. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › carnyCarny Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Learn the origin, usage, and examples of the word carny, which means carnival or a person who works with a carnival. Find out how to cite, share, and explore more words from the same year.

5. www.yourdictionary.com › articles › carny-slangCarny Slang | YourDictionary

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   Aug 26, 2014 · Learn the meaning of carny slang words used by carnival workers, customers, and prizes. Find out how to say cake eater, juice, grifter, and more in this article.

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   Mar 12, 2019 · Carny is an argot that developed as a way for carnival workers to talk in code. Learn about its history, usage, and one of the last fluent speakers, Anthony Greene, a wrestler who travels the world with his \"Platinum Hunnies\".

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   Carny definition: a person employed by a carnival. . See examples of CARNY used in a sentence.

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   What does a carny do?

   • A carny may be responsible for setting up and operating a particular carnival ride, such as the Ferris Wheel, Tilt-a-Whirl or Scrambler. Assembling these rides requires mechanical aptitude and physical stamina, along with a working knowledge of electricity and safety regulations.

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   What is Carny slang?

   • Before discussing carny slang, it's important to define carny and carnival. The word carny is a slang term in North America for a person who is employed by a carnival. A carnival, as the term is being used here, is a short-term event with outdoor rides, booths, games, shows, and concessions.

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   What is a carny in a carnival?

   • Such a seasoned funfair or carnival is known as a carny or carnie. A carny often lives in a company-provided trailer or stays in local hotels while traveling the circuit of state fairs and sponsored carnivals. A carny may be responsible for setting up and operating a particular carnival ride, such as the Ferris Wheel, Tilt-a-Whirl or Scrambler.

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   Who is a carny in 'Carnivàle'?

   • The HBO series "Carnivàle" centered around a traveling carnival in the American Southwest during the 1930s. Patrick Jane, the title character of the CBS crime drama The Mentalist, was raised as a carny. In The Fairly Odd Parents episode "The Grass is Greener", Timmy Turner feels unwanted at home and decides to run away to a carnival.

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9. www.wisetour.com › what-is-a-carnyWhat is a Carny? (with pictures) - WiseTour

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   Mar 6, 2024 · A carny is a seasoned carnival worker who travels with a funfair or carnival organization for years. Learn about the carny lifestyle, skills, challenges and reputation in this article.

10. www.ranker.com › list › carnival-worker-storiesCarnies Share Behind The Scenes Stories - Ranker

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    Jul 21, 2023 · Learn what it's really like to work at a carnival from the carnies themselves. Read about their codes, cliques, challenges, rewards, and encounters with bands, towns, and customers.