contortionist

English

Etymology

From contortion +‎ -ist.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /kənˈtɔː(ɹ)ʃənɪst/
  • Audio (Southern England):(file)

Noun

contortionist (plural contortionists)

  1. An acrobat who is capable of twisting their body into unusual positions.
  2. One who twists words and phrases.

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