How do you use "Barmy" in a sentence?

That's a barmy idea. You're barmy! The Barmy Army were singing.

Barmy

Q: What does "Barmy" mean?

British slang meaning crazy, foolish, or silly. 'Barmy' is British slang for crazy or foolish—less harsh than 'mental' or 'nutter.' Something 'barmy' is silly or ridiculous. The 'Barmy Army' are England cricket fans known for boisterous support.

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Meaning: British slang meaning crazy, foolish, or silly.

英国俚语，意思是疯狂、愚蠢或傻。

Jerga británica que significa loco, tonto o absurdo.

イギリスの俗語で、おかしい、愚かな、馬鹿げたこと。

좀 돌은, 바보 같은

'Barmy' is British slang for crazy or foolish—less harsh than 'mental' or 'nutter.' Something 'barmy' is silly or ridiculous. The 'Barmy Army' are England cricket fans known for boisterous support.

'Barmy'是英国俚语，意为疯狂或愚蠢——比'mental'或'nutter'温和。'barmy'的事情是愚蠢或荒谬的。'Barmy Army'是以热情助威著称的英格兰板球球迷团体。

'Barmy' es jerga británica para loco o tonto, menos duro que 'mental' o 'nutter.' Algo 'barmy' es absurdo o ridículo. El 'Barmy Army' son los aficionados de cricket de Inglaterra conocidos por su ruidoso apoyo.

「Barmy」はイギリスの俗語で、おかしい、愚かなという意味。「mental」や「nutter」ほどきつくない。「barmy」なことは馬鹿げていて滑稽。「Barmy Army」は騒がしい応援で知られるイングランドのクリケットファン。

영국 속어로 약간 미쳤거나 바보 같다는 뜻이지만 정겨운 뉘앙스. 다른 '미친'이라는 동의어보다 덜 거칠고, 정신 나갔다기보다 별나다는 느낌.

Examples

That's a barmy idea.
那是个疯狂的主意
Esa es una idea descabellada
それはとんでもないアイデアだ
그건 터무니없는 생각이야.
You're barmy!
你疯了！
¡Estás chiflado!
お前はおかしいよ！
너 미쳤어!
The Barmy Army were singing.
Barmy Army在唱歌
El Barmy Army estaba cantando
バーミー・アーミーが歌っていた
바미 아미가 노래를 부르고 있었다.

Pronunciation

/ˈbɑːmi/

Usage Guide

Context: mild insult, description

Tone: mild, often affectionate

✓ Do Say

British for silly/crazy
英国表达傻/疯狂的用语
británico para tonto/loco
イギリスでおかしい・馬鹿げたの意味
영국에서 바보 같은/미친이라는 뜻

✗ Don't Say

Americans won't understand
美国人不会理解
Los estadounidenses no lo entenderán
アメリカ人には通じない
미국인은 이해하지 못한다

Common Mistakes

Mild—not really offensive

Origin & History

From 'barm' (froth on fermenting beer). Someone 'barmy' is frothy/bubbly-headed, i.e., silly. The cricket 'Barmy Army' adopted the term proudly.

Etymology: From barm (beer froth)

First recorded: 19th century

Cultural Context

Era: 19th century onwards

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

Pop culture: Barmy Army cricket fans

Regional notes: British only.

Variations

BarmyBarm pot