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Definition of Barney

Barney    Featured Word

noun

  1. the police.
    Keep an eye out for Barney.
    That Barney busted up our party.

    Submitted by Justin A., Fresno, CA, USA, Feb 24 1999.

  2. an unusually loud or violent argument.
    He had a barney with his mate.

    Submitted by Tom, Brisbane, QLD, Australia, Feb 22 2000.

  3. a heated discussion or argument.
    Your Mam and Dad were having a real Barney last night.

    Submitted by Leigh Stenson, Longnewton, Stockton-on-Tees, UK, Nov 14 1999.

  4. an unattractive male.
    He is such a Barney.

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