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Barry

[ bar-ee ]

noun

  1. Sir Charles, 1795–1860, English architect.
  2. John, 1745–1803, American naval commander in the Revolution.
  3. Leonora Marie Kearney Mother Lake, 1849–1930, U.S. labor leader and social activist, born in Ireland.
  4. Philip, 1896–1949, U.S. playwright.
  5. a first name: from an Irish word meaning “spear.”


barry

1

/ ˈæɪ /

noun

  1. slang.
    a mistake or blunder; a disappointing performance
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Barry

2

/ ˈæɪ /

noun

  1. a port in SE Wales, in Vale of Glamorgan county borough on the Bristol Channel. Pop: 50 661 (2001)
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Barry

3

noun

  1. ˈæɪ BarrySir Charles17951860MEnglishARCHITECTURE: architect Sir Charles . 1795–1860, English architect: designer of the Houses of Parliament in London
  2. bari BarryComtesse du Comtesse du . See du Barry
  3. BarryJohn19332011MBritishMUSIC: composer of film scores John, real name John Barry Prendergast. 1933–2011, British composer of film scores, including several for films in the James Bond series
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of Barry1

rhyming slang for shocker
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Example Sentences

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“People ask us to do jobs they’re not willing to do,” said Barry Lane, a spokesperson for the U.S.

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Barry Hearn said Eubank Sr, who he promoted for a number of years, was a "very strict disciplinarian as a father".

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Barry Hearn says snooker needs Sheffield to "treat us with respect"

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Barry Hearn has promised the World Snooker Championship will leave the Crucible after 2027 unless the tournament's long-time home is revamped or replaced.

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Asked by Rick Edwards on 5 Live Breakfast whether the World Championship could stay in Sheffield without a new venue or an extension to the Crucible, Barry Hearn said: "No. It's black and white: we love the Crucible, we love Sheffield, but the Crucible and Sheffield have got to love us."

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