General
barnet
What does barnet mean?
Often used when talking about a haircut or messy hair.
"The wind's destroyed my barnet."
Origin
Cockney rhyming slang based on Barnet Fair, a historic horse fair in Barnet, North London, which rhymes with hair. Shortened to barnet, it's a durable piece of London slang.
Frequently asked questions
What does barnet mean?
Barnet means hair — it's cockney rhyming slang from Barnet Fair, which rhymes with hair.
Where did barnet come from?
It comes from Barnet Fair, a historic North London horse fair, used in rhyming slang for hair.
Is barnet still used?
Yes, it's still common British slang for hair or a hairstyle.
How do you use barnet in a sentence?
For example: nice barnet — complimenting someone's hair.
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