Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
barney
noun
/ˈbɑːr.ni/
Definition
A term used to refer to a quarrel or disagreement, often used in informal contexts.
Examples
- After a lengthy barney over the best way to handle the project, they finally came to an agreement.
- The two friends had a bit of a barney about whose turn it was to buy lunch.
- It was nothing serious, just a minor barney that was quickly forgotten.
Meaning
A barney is typically a heated altercation or dispute between individuals, often over trivial matters.
Synonyms
- argument
- disagreement
- fight
- quarrel
- spat
