circus
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Meaning · English
An undertaking or arrangement.
Register: dated, slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
"Right you are; I'll put him wise," undertook Nickle briskly. "After all, it's entirely your circus. Shall we stay here and—"
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “circus” mean?
An undertaking or arrangement.
Is “circus” formal or informal?
circus is generally dated, slang.