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. The term "showie" is used synonymously in Australia, while "showman" is used in the United Kingdom.[1]
- ^ "Definition of showie in English". Oxford Living Dictionary. Archived from the original on April 7, 2017. Retrieved April 6, 2017.