barker

• Sustantivo que designa a una persona que, ante un espectáculo, como en un carnaval o circo, vocifera y anuncia con entusiasmo para atraer clientes; también puede referirse informalmente a un perro que ladra.

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.

   Pregonero de feria o calle

   • 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.

   Sinónimoscrierhucksterpitchmantout

2. Informal term for a dogB1informal

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

   Perro que ladra mucho

   • 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.

   Sinónimosbow-wowmuttpooch