Barker
noun
A person who stands in front of a theater or circus and loudly calls out to attract people to come inside.
The barker's loud voice could be heard all the way down the street, attracting passersby to the circus show.
noun
A loud, aggressive, or talkative person.
He's such a barker, always shouting and creating commotion.
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
noun
A dog that barks a lot.
If you don't want a noisy pet, don't get a barker.
Often appears as...
- noisy barker
- little barker
noun
A person who stands in front of a theater or circus and loudly calls out to attract people to come inside.
The barker's loud voice could be heard all the way down the street, attracting passersby to the circus show.
noun
A loud, aggressive, or talkative person.
He's such a barker, always shouting and creating commotion.
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
noun
A dog that barks a lot.
If you don't want a noisy pet, don't get a barker.
Often appears as...
- noisy barker
- little barker
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Historical Role
Originally, barkers were vital in drumming up business for shows before modern advertising.
Centuries ago, the barker was as much a part of the fair as the jugglers and acrobats.
Pro Tip 2/3Attention-Grabbing
The barker's role is to be loud and persuasive to draw in an audience.
The barker captivated the crowd with tales of the amazing feats inside the tent.
Pro Tip 3/3Public Perception
Barkers are sometimes seen as annoying or intrusive by those not interested in the event.
Locals often avoided the main square when they heard the barker's familiar shout.
Pro Tip 1/3Historical Role
Originally, barkers were vital in drumming up business for shows before modern advertising.
Centuries ago, the barker was as much a part of the fair as the jugglers and acrobats.
Pro Tip 2/3Attention-Grabbing
The barker's role is to be loud and persuasive to draw in an audience.
The barker captivated the crowd with tales of the amazing feats inside the tent.
Pro Tip 3/3Public Perception
Barkers are sometimes seen as annoying or intrusive by those not interested in the event.
Locals often avoided the main square when they heard the barker's familiar shout.
Pro Tip 1/3Historical Role
Originally, barkers were vital in drumming up business for shows before modern advertising.
Centuries ago, the barker was as much a part of the fair as the jugglers and acrobats.
Pro Tip 2/3Attention-Grabbing
The barker's role is to be loud and persuasive to draw in an audience.
The barker captivated the crowd with tales of the amazing feats inside the tent.
Pro Tip 3/3Public Perception
Barkers are sometimes seen as annoying or intrusive by those not interested in the event.
Locals often avoided the main square when they heard the barker's familiar shout.
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Quote examples
Christopher Young
American Composer
People who work in horror know they are contributing to a genre that has always been loved and will always be loved - privately. It's the forbidden evil working behind the curtain. My job scoring a horror movie is like being the barker at a carnival. A good barker can get anyone to walk into the roped-off tent.
Quote examples
Christopher Young
American Composer
People who work in horror know they are contributing to a genre that has always been loved and will always be loved - privately. It's the forbidden evil working behind the curtain. My job scoring a horror movie is like being the barker at a carnival. A good barker can get anyone to walk into the roped-off tent.
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