Barney - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |ˈbɑːrnɪ|  American pronunciation of the word barney
Brit.  |ˈbɑːnɪ|  British pronunciation of the word barney

noun

- (UK, Australia, slang) A noisy argument.
- (UK, Australia, slang) A minor physical fight.
- A male given name, and a diminutive of Barnabas, Barnaby, Bernard, or Barnett.
- A surname​ based on the given names, or from the place name Barney, Old English "barn/barley island".

verb

- (UK, Australia, slang) To argue, to quarrel.

Extra examples

You really are a darling, Barney.

Barney took us to the airport.

KPBS airs such popular children's programs as 'Barney' and 'Sesame Street'.

Word forms

noun
singular: barney
plural: barneys
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