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barker

[bahr-ker] / ˈbɑr kər /


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McLuhan was seen as more of a carnival barker than a scholar, and people—clearly—didn’t heed his warnings about technology.

From Slate Jul. 28, 2025

Instead, this carnival barker has repackaged old hatreds from the past.

From Salon Mar. 28, 2024

Presiding over it all was Mr. Springer, who variously served as a referee, ringmaster, carnival barker and relationship counselor.

From Washington Post Apr. 27, 2023

Much of Elvis’ best-known music — the material recorded before 1973 — had already been sold to RCA by the rock star’s manager, former carnival barker Col.

From Los Angeles Times Jan. 14, 2023

He quit his normal watchdog duties—he’d always been a good barker if somebody drove up—and took to sitting in the yard, staring at the house.

From "Woodsong" by Gary Paulsen




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