barmy

Example Sentences

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

From Salon • Aug. 19, 2025

He said the media response, after his wife posted the escapade on social media, had been "barmy".

From BBC • Aug. 16, 2023

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

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

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