Barmy and Balmy

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Barmy adjective - Having or showing a very abnormal or sick state of mind.

Usage example: a farm in Yorkshire that seemed to be run by a barmy old man

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Balmy is a synonym for barmy. In some cases you can use "Balmy" instead an adjective "Barmy".

Nearby Word: barm

Balmy adjective - Having or showing a very abnormal or sick state of mind.

Usage example: a completely balmy but harmless old man who talked intently to plants and believed they answered back

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Barmy is a synonym for balmy. (British) You can use "Barmy" instead an adjective "Balmy".

Nearby Word: balm

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