barmy

Example Sentences

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That may sound barmy, what with all the ships being deployed in and around the Arabian Sea for weeks already, and reports that the military is running out of munitions.

From Salon • May 12, 2026

And the delightfully barmy Dance No More bounds along on an irresistible groove as the singer leads a chant of "respect your mother".

From BBC • Mar. 4, 2026

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

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

From "Beauty Queens" by Libba Bray