tummler

tumm·ler

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [too m-ler]
- /ˈtʊm lər/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [too m-ler]
- /ˈtʊm lər/

Definitions of tummler word

noun tummler a male entertainer, as formerly employed by resorts in the Catskill Mountains, who combined the duties of a comedian, activities director, and master of ceremonies to keep the guests amused throughout the day. 1
noun tummler any lively, prankish, or mischievous man. 1
noun tummler a comedian or other entertainer employed to encourage audience participation or to encourage guests at a resort to take part in communal activities 0
noun tummler an entertainer or social director whose function is to stimulate participation by the guests, as at a resort on the borscht circuit 0

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Origin of tummler

First appearance:

before 1930

One of the 10% newest English words

1930-35; < Yiddish tumler one who makes a racket, stir, equivalent to tuml(en) to make a racket + -er -er1; compare Middle High German getümel noise; see tumble

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tummler popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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