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- proper noun A
diminutive of the femalegiven name Barbara .
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Examples
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The grace moment comes at graduation, as Poor Invisible Sue gets her recognition for perseverance, but the principal reads the name "Barb Heckey" instead.
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Barb is actually the most cringe-worthy part (in a bad way).
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Played by Carolyn Hennessy (General Hospital), Barb is the ultimate cougar but also an incredible scene-stealer.
Barb from 'Cougar Town': The funniest new character on TV?! | EW.com 2009
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The problem with David M, Barb, is that he is one of those sorts for whom words have rather exact meanings.
The Volokh Conspiracy » Could Students Be Suspended for “Beat the Jew” Game 2010
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Furthermore (he said, attempting to drag the conversation back to the original topic, from which Barb is oscillating further and further in what appears to be a desperate attempt to justify her bigotry), none of this justifies the basic unfairness of prohibiting two fully-informed, competent, consenting adults from getting married. which is described perfectly in the New Testament by St. Paul in Romans 1.
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Barb is arguing against the second thing, and you are countering with the first thing.
The Volokh Conspiracy » Sex Education, Dirty Words, and the Due Process Clause 2010
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I didn't feel like I'd really gotten a chance to relax -- even though hanging out with Ger and Barb is the farthest thing from stressful.
Day in the Life of an Idiot lyda222 2009
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Barb is arguing against the second thing, and you are countering with the first thing.
The Volokh Conspiracy » Sex Education, Dirty Words, and the Due Process Clause 2010
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"Barb is wonderful," says Karl Froeb, the father of Ryan Froeb, a veteran of 12 shows.
Disabled adults become stars for a night in musical theater program BA Haller 2008
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It's a good job I have something to look forward to because the Barb is continuing to feel like one of the lower levels of hell.
The One With The Mini-Break kisobel 2007
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