barmy

Example Sentences

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In practice, it was, well, a bit barmy.

From Salon • Aug. 19, 2025

The judges were accused of being either "biased" or "barmy" in one tabloid.

From BBC • Feb. 13, 2024

"Sadly for Arsenal I think they'll find it tough against Roy Hodgson's barmy army," McKenna said.

From BBC • Jan. 18, 2024

He said the rules may "sound barmy" but added that the UK must protect the animals "or posterity will not forgive us".

From BBC • Sep. 27, 2023

“No, luv. I’m serious. That girl — the barmy one . “Taylor.”

From "Beauty Queens" by Libba Bray