Having the exaggerated, flashy, or entertaining qualities of a circus; overly theatrical or showy.
From circus (a traveling show with acrobats and animals) plus -y (adjectival suffix). The term informally describes something with the noise, spectacle, and unpredictability of a circus.
The word 'circusy' perfectly captures why people love reality TV—it's got all the drama and unpredictability of an actual circus, but on your couch.
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