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barmy

How to use barmy in a sentence. Example sentences and definitions for barmy.

Editorial note

"You're barmy or plastered, I'll pass you, you bastard- I will overtake you.

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Meaning at a glance

The clearest senses and uses of barmy gathered in one view.

adjective

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adjective

informal or slang terms for mentally irregular; "it used to drive my husband balmy"

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for barmy.

Example sentences

1

"You're barmy or plastered, I'll pass you, you bastard- I will overtake you.

2

You don't have to be barmy, but as the author suggests, you have to think differently - which of course can be mistaken.

3

This is the strange thing about the EU, it is almost as barmy as the BBC but like them somehow largely manages to do the right thing.

4

Anyone who is willing to sacrifice the usefulness of the last 30 years of proprietary tech to make a point has to be a bit barmy.

5

The problem is going to be that the UK tabloids will pick up the Reuters feed and then make it sound like some barmy American is threatening Our Brave Lads.

Frequently asked questions

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How do you use barmy in a sentence?

"You're barmy or plastered, I'll pass you, you bastard- I will overtake you.

What does barmy mean?

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What part of speech is barmy?

barmy is commonly used as adjective.