Contortionist
[kuh n-tawr-shuh-nist] /kənˈtɔr ʃə nɪst/
noun
1.
a person who performs gymnastic feats involving contorted postures.
2.
a person who practices :
a verbal contortionist.
/kənˈtɔːʃənɪst/
noun
1.
a performer who contorts his body for the entertainment of others
2.
a person who twists or warps meaning or thoughts: a verbal contortionist
n.
1841, from contortion + -ist.
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