organ grinder

US /ˈɔːr.ɡən ˌɡraɪn.dər/
UK /ˈɔːr.ɡən ˌɡraɪn.dər/
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a person who plays a barrel organ, especially in the street

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The old organ grinder and his monkey entertained the crowd in the town square.
He earned a living as an organ grinder, moving from street to street.