12/4/07

tummler

[Origin: 1930–35; from Yiddish 'tumler', one who makes a racket, stir]

n.
1.
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.
2. Any lively, prankish, or mischievous man.

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