Definition of 'barmy'
Word forms: comparative barmier
, superlative barmiest
adjective
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It's time this Government made a stand and refused to implement such a barmy policy. The Sun (2017)This barmy policy seems to be a waste of energy. The Sun (2013)You will go completely barmy after a day or two. Times, Sunday Times (2014)It was just political correctness gone completely barmy. The Sun (2007)And once again this barmy idea that they are a boring team plodding up the field was taken apart. Times, Sunday Times (2016)He it was who conceived the slightly barmy idea of using the Monument as a telescope. Times, Sunday Times (2009)These are the barmy ideas of overpaid senior officers with topsy-turvy priorities. The Sun (2015)I stayed for a year on my own and went absolutely barmy. Times, Sunday Times (2006)So it's not completely barmy. Times, Sunday Times (2009)I think it's an absolutely barmy idea. Times, Sunday Times (2008)This barmy idea is policy of governments past and present but will put English gardeners at a disadvantage and export yet more horticulture jobs abroad. The Sun (2011)You have a huge following and some popular - if barmy - ideas. The Sun (2015)Their barmy idea will arouse fury in the North and South. The Sun (2008)Before asking whether it is a barmy idea, let's look at the context. Times, Sunday Times (2016)It was completely barmy to get married at 23. Not the right thing to have done at all. Times, Sunday Times (2010)I haven't gone completely barmy. The Sun (2015)Surely the cash spent on this barmy idea could be put to better causes, such as our troops' kit? The Sun (2009)He said: 'It is barmy. The Sun (2014)A spokeswoman said: 'It was barmy. The Sun (2008)Barmy idea - and I was too expensive? Times, Sunday Times (2008)Meanwhile, all over the country, councils are dreaming up new and increasingly barmy ideas to squeeze a few more lumps of money from motorists. Times, Sunday Times (2008)
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Used Rarely. barmy is in the lower 50% of commonly used words in the Collins dictionary
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