Definition of Barney
Barney 
noun
- the police.
Keep an eye out for Barney.
That Barney busted up our party.
More words meaning: police officer
by Justin A., Fresno, CA, USA, Feb 24 1999 (Edit definition)
- a heated discussion or argument.
Your Mam and Dad were having a real Barney last night.
More words meaning: to attack, to fight
by Leigh S., Longnewton, Stockton-on-Tees, UK, Nov 14 1999 (Edit definition)
- an unusually loud or violent argument.
He had a barney with his mate.
More words meaning: to attack, to fight
by tom m., Brisbane, QLD, Australia, Feb 22 2000 (Edit definition)
- 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.
More words meaning: miscellaneous insults (list of)
More words meaning: sports (related to)by Chris P., CH Hill Rd, Lincoln Park, NJ 07035, USA, Mar 03 2000 (Edit definition)
- 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.
More words meaning: a mistake, bad idea, wrong, inappropriate
by Karl, Chicago, IL, USA, Sep 08 2002 (Edit definition)
- an unattractive male.
He is such a Barney.
More words meaning: unattractive, ugly male
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- barney: Barney-style
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