barmy

Example Sentences

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

From Salon • Aug. 19, 2025

In the summer he said her plan for an independence referendum was "barmy" and that he wanted to "take her on and beat her".

From BBC • Oct. 25, 2022

Mr Sunak went in hard, describing a referendum as a "barmy" idea which he couldn't see himself supporting in any circumstances.

From BBC • Aug. 17, 2022

He went on: "They seem to have conceded that they are heading for a defeat in court and so they are brainstorming barmy schemes for what comes next."

From BBC • Jun. 29, 2022

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

From "Beauty Queens" by Libba Bray