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barmy

barm·y [ brmee ] (comparative barm·i·er, superlative barm·i·est)


adjective  U.K. 
Definition:
 
1. slightly irrational: unconventional or slightly irrational in behavior

2. nonsensical: completely lacking in good sense or reason
That's a barmy idea and you know it.

[15th century. <barm "froth"]
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