Definition of "barmy" in Englisch

adjective

1. (also figuratively) Containing, covered with, or pertaining to barm (“foam rising upon beer or other malt liquors when fermenting, used as leaven in brewing and making bread”).

2. (figuratively) Bubbling with activity or excitement; active, excited.

adjective

1. Crazy, mad; also, eccentric, odd, strange.

2. Very foolish.

noun

1. plural of barma (“a regal Russian mantle or neckpiece made of gold, encrusted with diamonds and other gems”)