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tummler

(to̵om′lər)

noun

an entertainer or social director whose function is to stimulate participation by the guests, as at a resort on the borscht circuit

Origin: Yiddish < Ger < tummeln, to move about, bestir oneself: see tumble

See tummler in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

One, such as a social director or entertainer, who encourages guest or audience participation.
One who incites others to action.

Origin:

Origin: Yiddish tumler

Origin: , from tumlen, to make a racket

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