nounπShareA lark, a romp, some fun."The children had a barney in the park, running and playing tag. "entertainmentactionholidayChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA hoax, a humbug, something that is not genuine, a rigged or unfair sporting contest."The politician's promise of lower taxes was exposed as a complete barney when the budget was released. "sportentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(Harvard University slang) A poor recitation.""His presentation was a complete barney; he mumbled, lost his place, and clearly hadn't practiced." "educationlanguagestyleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA noisy argument."The loud barney between the siblings woke everyone in the house. "communicationlanguageChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA minor physical fight."The kids had a little barney over who got to play with the red car first. "actioneventsportentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(Boston) A student at Harvard University."My cousin is a barney now, studying law at Harvard. "personeducationculturelanguageChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(Harvard University slang) To recite badly; to fail."He completely barneyed his presentation, forgetting half his points and stammering the rest. "languageeducationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo argue, to quarrel."The siblings often barney over whose turn it is to use the tablet. "communicationlanguageactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareInsane crazy, loony."He started talking about aliens living in his socks; everyone thought he was going a bit barney. "mindcharacterpersonattitudeconditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(pejorative slang) A police officer, usually one perceived as inferior or overzealous.""The kids complained that the security guard at the mall was being a real barney, kicking them out for just hanging around." "policepersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading