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How to pronounce “barney

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Learning goal
Practice the English pronunciation of barney with real speech in context.
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Real speech example
Frankrepresentative and former Congressman, Barney Frank.
Definition summary
(obsolete, UK, slang) A lark, a romp, some fun.

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How to pronounce barney

Frank

representative and former Congressman, Barney Frank.

Example Sentences

A Deep Dive Into “barney

Meaning

  • [Noun]
  • (obsolete, UK, slang) A lark, a romp, some fun.
  • (obsolete, UK, slang) A hoax, a humbug, something that is not genuine, a rigged or unfair sporting contest.
  • (obsolete, Harvard University slang) A poor recitation. [c. 1810]
  • (UK, Australia, slang) A noisy argument.
  • (UK, Australia, slang) A minor physical fight.
  • (US dialect, Boston) A student at Harvard University.
  • (film, television) Synonym of blimp (“soundproof cover for a video camera”).
  • [Adjective]
  • (obsolete, UK, slang) insane crazy, loony.
  • [Verb]
  • (obsolete, Harvard University slang) To recite badly; to fail. [c. 1810]
  • (UK, Australia) To argue, to quarrel.

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