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Synonyms of barney

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Another word for barney is blimp. Other synonyms of barney are quarrel, scuffle, fisticuffs, bicker and pig.

Synonyms and similar words for barney

nounSynonym of blimp (“soundproof cover for a video camera”).

  • blimpA soundproof cover for a video camera.

adjectiveInsane crazy, loony.

verbTo argue, to quarrel.

nounA police officer, usually one who is inferior or overzealous.

  • pigA police officer.
  • fedA police officer.

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Meaning of barney

  1. noun A lark, a romp, some fun.
  2. noun A hoax, a humbug, something that is not genuine, a rigged or unfair sporting contest.
  3. noun A poor recitation.

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Questions about synonyms of barney

What is another word for barney?
Barney has 10 synonyms on Word.ws, such as blimp, quarrel, scuffle, fisticuffs, bicker, pig, fed and row.
What does barney mean?
Barney means a lark, a romp, some fun.

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