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Barnyard

//ˈbɑɹnˌjɑɹd// adj, noun

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Vulgar; scatological.

    "Henderson too barnyard for Casa Loma, so they are rejecting further arrangements by him."

  2. 2
    having an earthy flavor.

    "Mr. Oliver, the brewmaster at Brooklyn Brewery, has a quirky way of describing his creations. He refers to the more complex ones as “a little bit barnyard,” “having a funky nose” or “like a good sourdough bread.”"

Noun
  1. 1
    The yard associated with or surrounding a barn.

    "She always felt that eggs tasted better from barnyard chickens."

  2. 2
    a yard adjoining a barn wordnet

Etymology

Etymology 1

From barn + yard.

Etymology 2

From barn + yard.

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