noun
General Slang
Barnet
/ˈbɑːr.nɪt/ · noun · slang
Hair — cockney rhyming slang from Barnet Fair = hair.
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Definitions
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Often used when talking about a haircut or messy hair.
“The wind's destroyed my barnet.”
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A long-standing London term still heard today.
“Sort your barnet out before the photos.”
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Cockney rhyming slang where Barnet Fair rhymes with hair, shortened to barnet. It refers to someone's hair or hairstyle.
“Nice barnet, where'd you get it cut?”
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Barnet In A Sentence
Lovely barnet on her today.
Rain ruined my barnet completely.
He's lost a bit of barnet up top.
Origin & Usage
Cockney rhyming slang based on Barnet Fair, a historic horse fair in Barnet, North London, which rhymes with hair. Shortened to barnet, it's a durable piece of London slang.
Variants
Barnet Fair
People Also Ask
What does barnet mean?
Barnet means hair — it's cockney rhyming slang from Barnet Fair, which rhymes with hair.
Where did barnet come from?
It comes from Barnet Fair, a historic North London horse fair, used in rhyming slang for hair.
Is barnet still used?
Yes, it's still common British slang for hair or a hairstyle.
How do you use barnet in a sentence?
For example: nice barnet — complimenting someone's hair.
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