carnie: some who grew up or has traveled with carnivals for most their lives
Cazarny : a language spoken by some carnies. Yes we have our own language
Joint: carnival game
Gross: how much you make while working, but not your pay.
Pauper: food trailer with only deserts
Show: a carnival
Spot: a festival or fair
Play/ing : working a spot
Jump: trip from one spot to another
Key to the midway: carousel
Jointee: someone who works in games
Ride boy/girl: someone who runs the rides
Fin: five dollar bill
Saw buck: 10 dollar bill
Dub: 20 dollar bill
Yard note: 100 dollar bill
Gwhiz: grossed 1000 dollars
Draw: small amount of money that gets took out of your pay
Winter quarters: where ever a carnival spends every winter during the off season
Season: the months of the year you work. Usually 8-10 months
Here's some info to start on