barneys

noun

  1. A lark, a romp, some fun.

  2. A hoax, a humbug, something that is not genuine, a rigged or unfair sporting contest.

  3. (Harvard University slang) A poor recitation.

  4. A noisy argument.

  5. A minor physical fight.

  6. (Boston) A student at Harvard University.

verb

  1. (Harvard University slang) To recite badly; to fail.

  2. To argue, to quarrel.

Synonyms: bicker, row, squabble

noun

  1. (pejorative slang) A police officer, usually one perceived as inferior or overzealous.

Synonyms: fed, pig