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noun

• the police.

  Keep an eye out for Barney.

  That Barney busted up our party.

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  Last edited on Feb 24 1999. Submitted by Justin A. from Fresno, CA, USA on Feb 24 1999.

• a heated discussion or argument.

  Your Mam and Dad were having a real Barney last night.

  • See more words with the same meaning: to attack, to fight.

  Last edited on Nov 14 1999. Submitted by Leigh S. from Longnewton, Stockton-on-Tees, UK on Nov 14 1999.

• an unusually loud or violent argument.

  He had a barney with his mate.

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  Last edited on Feb 22 2000. Submitted by tom m. from Brisbane, QLD, Australia on Feb 22 2000.

• an ungainly, awkward newcomer to surfing -- unschooled in proper etiquette, apparel and technique; WANNABE. Formerly "hodad" (1960's), "nerd" (1970s) and "wally" (1980's.)

  That beach is overrun with Barneys.

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  Last edited on Mar 03 2000. Submitted by Chris P. from CH Hill Rd, Lincoln Park, NJ 07035, USA on Mar 03 2000.

• an unattractive male.

  He is such a Barney.

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  Last edited on Jul 30 2007. Submitted by Anonymous on Jul 30 2007.

• Someone You Love or have a deep affection for Synonyms may include Babe,Bad e.t.c E.g I Love You Barney

  Last edited on Feb 15 2015. Submitted by Anonymous on Feb 15 2015.

noun - uncountable

• trouble. Origin: British. Most likely originated as a rhyming phrase: "trouble" -- "Barney Rubble" and later shortened. (Barney Rubble is a character from the Flintstones cartoon.)

  We're gonna be in deep Barney.

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  • See more words with the same meaning: a mistake, bad idea, wrong, inappropriate.

  Last edited on Jul 24 2010. Submitted by Karl from Chicago, IL, USA on Sep 08 2002.