barker

• Substantiv für eine Person, die vor einer Show, zum Beispiel auf einem Jahrmarkt, steht und diese laut und marktschreierisch anpreist, um Kunden anzulocken. Umgangssprachlich kann es sich auch auf einen Hund beziehen, der bellt.

A noun referring to a person who stands in front of a show, such as at a carnival, and gives a loud, colorful sales talk to attract potential customers. Informally, it can also refer to a dog.

1. Carnival or street promoterB2formal

   A person who stands outside a show, circus, or shop and loudly advertises it to attract customers.

   Anreißer

   • The barker at the carnival shouted about the amazing acts inside.
   • A barker stood on the corner, trying to lure people into the magic show.
   • The barker's energetic pitch convinced many tourists to buy tickets.

   Synonymecrierhucksterpitchmantout

2. Informal term for a dogB1informal

   A playful or informal way to refer to a dog, especially one that barks a lot.

   Kläffer

   • The old barker next door won't stop howling at night.
   • She called her little barker inside for dinner.
   • That barker is always chasing squirrels in the yard.

   Synonymebow-wowmuttpooch