English Explanatory Dictionary

Barnumian

English dictionary entry

Meanings

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

Word forms

Barnumian more Barnumian most Barnumian

Etymology

From Barnum + -ian.

Synonyms

Barnumesque
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