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

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

From Salon • Aug. 19, 2025

Talk of tacking to the right is "barmy", said one MP.

From BBC • May 6, 2024

He said the rules may "sound barmy" but added that the UK must protect the animals "or posterity will not forgive us".

From BBC • Sep. 27, 2023

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

From "Beauty Queens" by Libba Bray