Youre Barmy means you are a bit crazy. I have been led to believe that the words origins come from Oakwood Hospital – it used to be the largest mental hospital in england and was located in Barming. The locals used to call the patients ‘barmy’ and so goes the phrase.
Having lived in Maidstone, Kent, UK for many years &
having a son living on the very site of Oakwood Hospital in Barming,
I can confirm that you are absolutely correct Holly. The Hospital
has now been converted into very nice apartments.
“You’re barmy” means that you are mad or crazy. A very handy word to have at your disposal.
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LikeDislikeYoure Barmy means you are a bit crazy. I have been led to believe that the words origins come from Oakwood Hospital – it used to be the largest mental hospital in england and was located in Barming. The locals used to call the patients ‘barmy’ and so goes the phrase.
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LikeDislikeHaving lived in Maidstone, Kent, UK for many years &
having a son living on the very site of Oakwood Hospital in Barming,
I can confirm that you are absolutely correct Holly. The Hospital
has now been converted into very nice apartments.
Maybe it was the old English “barm’ meaning froth on fermenting malt that was the original term and nothing to do with Barming?
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