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barmy
barmy [ brmi ] (comparative barmier, superlative barmiest)


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. slightly irrational: unconventional or slightly irrational in behaviour
2. nonsensical: completely lacking in good sense or reason
That's a barmy idea and you know it.

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