What does "pitchman" mean?

A salesman, especially one who aggressively markets wares from a street stall, or a carnival or side show act.

What is a synonym for "pitchman"?

Common synonyms include: ballyhoo man, ballyhooer, barker, bunco artist, bunco steerer, canvasser.

noun

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Noun

1
A salesman, especially one who aggressively markets wares from a street stall, or a carnival or side show act.
"The pitchman swept his cane in a slow acceleration over the heads of the crowd and then suddenly pointed the silver cap toward Billy and the shill."
2
someone who travels about selling their wares (as on the streets or at carnivals) wordnet
3
an aggressive salesman who uses a fast line of talk to sell something wordnet

"The pitchman swept his cane in a slow acceleration over the heads of the crowd and then suddenly pointed the silver cap toward Billy and the shill."

From pitch + man.

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