Carny, also spelled carnie, is an informal term used in North America for a traveling carnival employee, and the language they use, particularly when the employee operates a game, food stand, or ride at a carnival. The term "showie" is used synonymously in Australia.

What is a carnie code?

"Carny," also known as "Ciazarn", is a special "cant" (linguistic term for a “private language”). The purpose of a cant is to keep anyone outside the culture (that probably means you, pal) from knowing what is being said.

What is life like as a carnie?

It is the life of “carnies,” people who work in difficult conditions, who are often stereotyped as a kind of modern gypsy and who are the backbone of carnivals across the America. It's a life dedicated to one task — making kids smile.