barker

• Nom désignant une personne qui se tient devant un spectacle, par exemple dans une fête foraine ou un cirque, et qui en fait une annonce bruyante et colorée pour attirer les clients potentiels. De manière informelle, peut aussi désigner un chien qui aboie.

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.

   bonimenteur

   • 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.

   Synonymescrierhucksterpitchmantout

2. Informal term for a dogB1informal

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

   Toutou

   • 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.

   Synonymesbow-wowmuttpooch