ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Tummler

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈtʊmlə(ɹ)/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Tummler is a noun meaning A lively, mischievous man.

Meaning

A lively, mischievous man.

More Meanings

  1. (by extension) A person with an official role which involves facilitating social interaction.
  2. (US) An employee, usually male, of a Borscht Belt resort charged with the duty of entertaining guests throughout the day by providing any number of services, from comedian to master of ceremonies.

Example Sentences

But most of all, we can’t forget why we needed moderators in the first place: They’re our tummlers, helping us have a good time.
Brooks began as a Tummler (master entertainer) at various Catskills resorts, where he honed his skills at telling jokes and doing impersonations.

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