Trouble.
Barney Rubble
Example Sentences
"He's in a bit of Barney Rubble with the law."
"This is going to cause some Barney."
Etymology & History
Cockney rhyming slang for 'trouble'. Named after character from American cartoon 'The Flintstones' (1960s). 'Having a Barney' means having an argument. Modern rhyming slang showing international media influence on British language.
Word Details
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Region
London/Cockney
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Era
1960s
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Language
Mild
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Formality
Slang
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