barney

/ˈbɑːni//ˈbɑɹni/

noun

  1. 1

    A lark, a romp, some fun.

  2. 2

    A hoax, a humbug, something that is not genuine, a rigged or unfair sporting contest.

  3. 3

    (Harvard University slang) A poor recitation.

  4. 4

    A noisy argument.

  5. 5

    A minor physical fight.

  6. 6

    (Boston) A student at Harvard University.

verb

  1. 1

    (Harvard University slang) To recite badly; to fail.

  2. 2

    To argue, to quarrel.

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adjective

  1. 1

    Insane crazy, loony.

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noun

  1. 1

    (pejorative slang) A police officer, usually one perceived as inferior or overzealous.

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