Plural of carnie; people who work at carnivals, traveling shows, or amusement parks.
Standard pluralization of 'carnie,' the informal term for carnival workers. Most common spelling variant in modern American English, established by the mid-20th century.
Carnies have become cultural icons in American literature and film (think of Ray Bradbury's stories), representing both the magic and seediness of transient America—the word itself evokes nostalgia and danger simultaneously.
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