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Barker
Who is a "barker"?
A barker is a person who promotes and advertises attractions, performances, or products, typically at fairs, carnivals, or similar events. They use enthusiastic and persuasive speech to attract and engage potential customers, often using catchy phrases or demonstrations to draw people in. The role of a barker is to generate interest and encourage people to participate in or purchase the offerings being promoted, creating a lively and inviting atmosphere.
Example
The barker at the carnival attracted crowds with enthusiastic promotions.
Barkers are commonly employed to advertise attractions at fairs and festivals.
Great barkers are no biters, as they say.
As a circus barker, he used his booming voice to lure people to the main tent.
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