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Meaning of circus act | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

  1. A performance typical of a circus, such as tightrope walking or fire eating.
  2. Anything absurd or convoluted; a rigmarole.
    figuratively

Equivalents

Suomi sirkustemppu
Svenska cirkusnummer

Examples

““What kind of circus act is this, Adams?” the Mayor shouted.”
“It's like those women who go to gay bars on a hen night because for them, we're a bloody circus act and it's a story to tell on their wedding day […]”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

circus freak circus peanut circus ring circus-goer Circuses circusful

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