Associations to the word «Barnum»
Wiktionary
BARNUM, proper noun. A surname.
BARNUM EFFECT, noun. The tendency of individuals to give high accuracy ratings to descriptions of their personality that are in fact vague and general enough to apply to a wide range of people.
Dictionary definition
BARNUM, noun. United States showman who popularized the circus (1810-1891).
Wise words
The chief difference between words and deeds is that words
are always intended for men for their approbation, but deeds
can be done only for God.