barmy

[ bahr-mee ]

adjective

, barm·i·er, barm·i·est.

1. containing or resembling barm; frothy.
2. British Slang. balmy ( def 4 ).

barmy

/ ˈbɑːmɪ /

adjective

1. slang.
   eccentric or foolish Alsobalmy

Word History and Origins

Origin of barmy¹

1525–35; barm + -y ¹; barmy def 2 probably respelling of balmy by r-less speakers

Word History and Origins

Origin of barmy¹

C16: originally, full of barm , hence frothing, excited, flighty, etc

Example Sentences

Talk of tacking to the right is "barmy", said one MP.

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Opponents include former prime ministers Boris Johnson, who has called the plans "barmy", and Liz Truss, who is expected to warn against "banning things" in the Commons debate.

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The judges were accused of being either "biased" or "barmy" in one tabloid.

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He said the rules may "sound barmy" but added that the UK must protect the animals "or posterity will not forgive us".

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North Wales Tourism has accused the council of "anti-tourism" policies, while one north Wales Senedd Member has described the plans as "barmy".

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