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    barmy army

    noun

    • 1. supporters of a particular sports team who are known for their vociferous support during matches, especially a group of fans who follow the England cricket team: informal British "the barmy army added their voice to a very memorable occasion"

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  2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Barmy_ArmyBarmy Army - Wikipedia

    The Barmy Army is a group of British cricket fans known for supporting the English cricket team in both domestic and international matches. The Barmy Army was at first an informal group but was later turned into a company limited by guarantee, registered in England and Wales.

  3. en.wiktionary.org › wiki › Barmy_ArmyBarmy Army - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

    Jun 2, 2024 · the Barmy Army. ( cricket) An organised group of cricket fans which arranges touring parties of its members to follow the English cricket team on all of its overseas tours. (by extension) The England supporters in other sports, for example those of the England national football team .

  4. www.oed.com › dictionary › barmy-army_nbarmy army noun - Oxford English Dictionary

    There are two meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun barmy army. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

  5. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishBARMY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    BARMY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary. Meaning of barmy in English. barmy. adjective. mainly UK informal uk / ˈbɑː.mi / us / ˈbɑːr.mi / Add to word list. behaving strangely, or very silly: Not another one of her barmy ideas! Synonyms. batty informal disapproving. bonkers informal humorous. crackers UK informal. kooky mainly US informal.

  6. www.sportingnews.com › in › cricketWho are 'Barmy Army'? All you need to know about the official...

    Feb 13, 2024 · The Barmy Army is the name of the official fan club of the England Cricket Team. The group is known for endless chanting, singing, and dancing, no matter if the team is winning or...

  7. digitalcultures.net › slang › barmyBarmy – Meaning, Origin, Usage - DigitalCultures

    Jun 29, 2023 · Meaning. What does Barmy mean? The term Barmy is an English colloquialism which has been in use since the late 1800s. Derived from “barm”, which means “frothing” or “ferment”, it has two distinct meanings. In the UK, as well as Australia and New Zealand it is used to describe someone who is behaving strangely or in a very silly manner.

  8. www.oed.com › dictionary › barmy_adjbarmy, adj. meanings, etymology and more | Oxford English...

    There are three meanings listed in OED's entry for the adjective barmy. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. barmy is considered offensive. barmy has developed meanings and uses in subjects including. beer (mid 1500s) psychiatry (1890s)