Barnburning

adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Very exciting or successful.

    "The mayor delivered a barnburning speech."

Example

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"The mayor delivered a barnburning speech."

Etymology

From barn + burning; compare barnburner.

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