Definition of "barney" in English

noun

1. (obsolete, UK, slang) A lark, a romp, some fun.

2. (obsolete, UK, slang) A hoax, a humbug, something that is not genuine, a rigged or unfair sporting contest.

3. (obsolete, Harvard University slang) A poor recitation.

4. (UK, Australia, slang) A noisy argument.

5. (UK, Australia, slang) A minor physical fight.

6. (US dialect, Boston) A student at Harvard University.

7. (film, television) Synonym of blimp (“soundproof cover for a video camera”).

adjective

1. (obsolete, UK, slang) insane crazy, loony.

verb

1. (obsolete, Harvard University slang) To recite badly; to fail.

2. (UK, Australia) To argue, to quarrel.

noun

1. (US, pejorative slang) A police officer, usually one who is inferior or overzealous.