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Meaning of barney

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

barney

Pronunciation:/ˈbɑːni//ˈbɑɹni/

noun

Definitions

  1. A lark, a romp, some fun.

  2. A hoax, a humbug, something that is not genuine, a rigged or unfair sporting contest.

  3. (Harvard University slang) A poor recitation.

  4. A noisy argument.

verb

Definitions

  1. (Harvard University slang) To recite badly; to fail.

  2. To argue, to quarrel.

adjective

Definitions

  1. Insane crazy, loony.

Sources:https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/barney

barney

Pronunciation:/ˈbɑːni//ˈbɑɹni/

noun

Definitions

  1. (pejorative slang) A police officer, usually one perceived as inferior or overzealous.

Sources:https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/barney

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