barmy
[ bahr-mee ]
adjective,barm·i·er, barm·i·est.
containing or resembling barm; frothy.
British Slang. balmy (def. 4).
Origin of barmy
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British Dictionary definitions for barmy
barmy
/ (ˈbɑːmɪ) /
adjective-mier or -miest
slang eccentric or foolish: Also: balmy
Origin of barmy
1C16: originally, full of barm, hence frothing, excited, flighty, etc
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