barmy

Example Sentences

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

From Salon • Aug. 19, 2025

There has been great analysis and the usual knockabout stuff that is essential to Calcutta Cup week, but the hot takes in the build-up have bordered on the barmy.

From BBC • Feb. 21, 2025

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

From BBC • Aug. 16, 2023

There was a warm reception for Mr Sunak overall, and he pushed particularly hard on the issue of independence - dismissing a fresh referendum as a "barmy" idea.

From BBC • Aug. 16, 2022

“Nothing over there but bogland and barmy weather.”

From "Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children" by Ransom Riggs