Meaning of tummler | Babel Free

Definitions

1. 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.
   US
2. A lively, mischievous man.
3. A person with an official role which involves facilitating social interaction.
   broadly

Examples

“Brooks began as a Tummler (master entertainer) at various Catskills resorts, where he honed his skills at telling jokes and doing impersonations.”

“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.”

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