nounπShareA person who works in a carnival (often one who uses exaggerated showmanship or fraud)."The carny at the ring toss game yelled loudly, promising everyone a giant prize, but his smile looked a little too practiced and his promises a little too good to be true. "personjobentertainmentcharactercultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe jargon used by carnival workers."I couldn't understand what the workers were saying; it sounded like a completely different language β pure carny. "languageentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA carnival."The small town was excited for the carny to arrive and set up its rides and games. "entertainmentcultureeventfestivalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareFlattery.""My boss's constant carny got him the promotion; he told the CEO exactly what he wanted to hear." "communicationlanguageattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo cajole, wheedle, or coax.""My little brother tried to carny me into letting him play my video game, promising to do all my chores for a week." "communicationlanguageactionwordChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
