Etymology
Origin of barky
Example Sentences
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In the show, barky boats is a game that takes place on a tiny stream with tree bark, but there’s no water here.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 22, 2026
They’ll foam at the mouth for the barky sound of the Manchester post-punk band.
From Washington Post • Jul. 15, 2021
Manolin also concocted two of the most original mezcal drinks I’ve had this summer: the habanero burn of the cocktail Taxi comes with earthy, barky notes from carrot juice and rinomato bianco.
From Seattle Times • Aug. 19, 2020
An IPA like a pine forest: the bitter, barky bite of resinous hops honed by roasted grain to a sharp edge.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 1, 2018
Manchee says, coming up to me, all licky and barky like a little puppy.
From "The Knife of Never Letting Go" by Patrick Ness
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