Barmy (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Informal or slang terms for mentally irregular; "it used to drive my husband balmy".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- My grandmother can be a bit barmy sometimes, she thinks the neighbors are spying on her.
- After a few too many drinks, my friend became completely barmy and started singing on top of the table.
- He's been acting barmy all week, I think he's just stressed out from work.
- The old man is getting barmy in his old age, he's always forgetting where he put things.
- She's a bit barmy for going on a solo trip around the world without any planning or preparation.
Synonyms
Meaning 2
Marked by spirited enjoyment.
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The fans at the rock concert were in a barmy state, screaming and dancing wildly to their favorite songs.
- After a few too many drinks, Sarah was barmy with laughter and joy, holding onto her friends for support.
- The children were in a barmy frenzy at the birthday party, tearing around the playground with huge smiles on their faces.
- At the carnival, Emily was in a barmy state, whooping and cheering as she spun around on the Tilt-A-Whirl ride.
- During the flash mob performance, the entire crowd went barmy, joining in on the dance and having the time of their lives.