barmy

Example Sentences

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Out of character, Clarke went barmy at the break - and that's the last time we saw his team.

From BBC • Nov. 15, 2025

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

From Salon • Aug. 19, 2025

Opponents include former prime ministers Boris Johnson, who has called the plans "barmy", and Liz Truss, who is expected to warn against "banning things" in the Commons debate.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2024

That doesn't mean if Pochettino's time at Chelsea is an unmitigated disaster they can't haul Lampard back for a third time to hold the fort, such is the barmy nature of professional football these days.

From BBC • May 15, 2023

Dobby whispered, “He said we is free to call him a — a barmy old codger if we likes, sir!”

From "Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire" by J. K. Rowling