If you plan on hitting some fairs, festivals, and carnivals this summer in Illinois, there are some slang words you should know when you're hanging out around carnies. Learn The Language Of The Carnies Working Carnivals In IllinoisI remember as a kid, going to quite a few carnivals. My parents had no problem buying tickets so I could go on rides, but they never would give me money for the games. READ MORE: The 15 Best Slang Terms For Cannabis In IllinoisAccording to Ranker...Carnival slang was created so carnies and roustabouts could talk about marks in the open without the chumps realizing it. Commit these state fair worker codes to memory to avoid getting skinned the next time you walk the midway.