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    [Adjective]  | "barbed" | \ ˈbärbd \


    1: having barbs

    2: characterized by pointed and biting criticism or sarcasm


    Origin: 1611 ;

    [Verb]  | "barb" 


    1: to furnish with a barb


    Origin: 1759 ;

    [Noun]  | "barbed wire" | \ ˈbärb(d)-ˈwī(-ə)r \


    1: twisted wires armed with barbs or sharp points —called also barbwire


    Origin: 1874 ;

    [Adjective]  | "barbed" 


    1: marked by the use of wit that is intended to cause hurt feelings;


      * e.g., " ... barbed satire on American academia "



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     [ "Barbs" ]

    1: Short for Barbies

      * e.g.,  ... Nicki Minaj- "Yo I just love all my fans ! You are my barbs !" 

     [ "barb" ]

    1: a fan of the infamous female rapper Nicki Minaj

      * e.g.,  ... Nobody: J.K Rowling: Fun fact, Neville Longbottom was a barb! 

     [ "barbe" ]

    1: a pointy toy used for murder

      * e.g.,  ... D- Jason just used that barbe to kill Alex! 

     [ "Barbed" ]

    1: A point while drinking adult beverages when a euphoric or enchanted state is reached. This is the point where most actions cannot be recalled the next day and all future plans must be put on hold for a short period of time.

      * e.g.,  ... Greg: Did you see Casey the other night? 

     [ "barbs" ]

    1: Short for barbiturates.

      * e.g.,  ... Barbs will mess you up. They are the third most dangerous drugs (in terms of dependency and physical harm) next to heroin and cocaine. 


     [ "barbs" ]

    2: Barbiturates are drugs that act as central nervous system depressants, and, by virtue of this, they produce a wide spectrum of effects, from mild sedation to total anesthesia. They are also effective as anxiolytics, hypnotics and as anticonvulsants. They have addiction potential, both physical and psychological. Barbiturates have now largely been replaced by benzodiazepines in routine medical practice mainly because benzodiazepines are significantly less dangerous in overdose.

     [ "Barb" ]

    1: Beautiful hair and smile..smart aleck. Strong personality

      * e.g.,  ... Barb is hot 


     [ "Barb" ]

    2: dont mess with her. loyal friend.

     [ "barb" ]

    1: Extremely sharp, saw-toothed shaped dart, made of cartillage and grows on the back tail of sting rays. It is used by the animal for defense. In addition to being razon sharp, the barb is also poisonous.

      * e.g.,  ... Steve Irwin, also known as Crocodile Hunter, was Killed by a sting ray's barb that penetrated his chest and heart. 

     [ "barb" ]

    1: Short for Barbiturate, a class of benzo-like drugs.

      * e.g.,  ... "Hey man, you know where I can get some barbs?" 

     [ "barb" ]

    1: Short for barbarossa, the finest of all cheap spiced rums and ultimate gentleman's beverage.

      * e.g.,  ... Johnny: "Let's go get drink some barb!" 

     [ "Barb" ]

    1: Nicki Minaj's fan base name.

      * e.g.,  ... "Did you see Nicki Minaj's new song?" 

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