Associations to the word «Barmy»

Wiktionary

BARMY, adjective. (rare) containing barm, i.e. froth from fermented yeast
BARMY, adjective. (chiefly British) odd, strange.
BARMY ARMY, proper noun. (cricket) an organised group of cricket fans which organises touring parties of its members to follow the English cricket team on all of its overseas tours

Dictionary definition

BARMY, adjective. Marked by spirited enjoyment.
BARMY, adjective. Informal or slang terms for mentally irregular; "it used to drive my husband balmy".

Wise words

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