adjective
General Slang
barry
BAR-ee · adjective · slang
Excellent, great (chiefly Edinburgh)
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Definitions
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Very good, excellent; particularly Edinburgh usage.
“That was a barry night oot.”
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barry In A Sentence
That was a barry night oot.
Origin & Usage
Scots, associated with Edinburgh; possibly from Romani 'barri' (big, fine).
Variants
barrie
People Also Ask
What does 'barry' mean?
It means excellent or great. It is chiefly heard in Edinburgh, where 'pure barry' is high praise.
How do you use 'barry'?
To say something is brilliant, e.g. 'That was a barry night oot' or 'these are pure barry'.
Where does 'barry' come from?
It is a Scots word strongly associated with Edinburgh, possibly from the Romani word 'barri', meaning big or fine.
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