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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

That’s not me talking; it’s not even a carnival barker.

From Salon ● Apr. 30, 2024

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

On the sidewalk, a barker urged passers-by to take a look.

From New York Times ● Oct. 28, 2022

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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