Barnumian

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Barnum +‎ -ian

Adjective[edit]

Barnumian (comparative more Barnumian, superlative most Barnumian)

  1. Of or relating to P. T. Barnum (1810–1891), American showman and businessman remembered for promoting celebrated hoaxes and for founding a circus.
    Synonym: Barnumesque