barney
word
/ˈbɑɹni/
BAR-nee
/bˈɑːni/
BAH-nee
Definition
In British informal English, a barney is a noisy argument or fight. It can also be used as the proper name Barney.
Usage & Nuances
This is mainly British and informal, so many learners will hear it more in UK speech than in international English. It usually suggests a loud, messy argument rather than a calm disagreement; common patterns include 'have a barney' and 'a barney with someone'.
Spanish: pelea (informal, británico) - Barney (nombre propio)Portuguese (BR): briga (informal, britânico) - Barney (nome próprio)Portuguese (PT): zaragata (informal, britânico) - Barney (nome próprio)Chinese (Simplified): 争吵（英式非正式）- 巴尼（名字）Chinese (Traditional): 爭吵（英式非正式）- 巴尼（名字）Hindi: झगड़ा (ब्रिटिश अनौपचारिक) - बार्नी (नाम)Arabic: شجار (بريطاني غير رسمي) - بارني (اسم علم)Bengali: গোলমাল - বিবাদ - বার্নি (নাম)Russian: ссора - драка - Барни (имя)Japanese: けんか - バーニー（名前）Vietnamese: cuộc cãi vã ồn ào - Barney (tên riêng)Korean: 소란스러운 언쟁 - 바니(이름)Turkish: gürültülü kavga - Barney (isim)Urdu: جھگڑا - بارنی (نام)Indonesian: pertengkaran hebat - Barney (nama)
Example Sentences
The two boys had a barney at school.
basic
I heard a barney in the next room.
basic
My uncle named his dog Barney.
basic
Everyone went quiet when Barney walked into the room.
natural
They had a proper barney over who should pay the bill.
natural
I don't want another barney with the neighbors about parking.
natural