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Noun — Australian informal short form of "barramundi," a large freshwater and estuarine fish prized for eating and sport fishing.

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Etymology

Clipping of barramundi.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “barra” mean?

The word “barra” means australian informal short form of "barramundi," a large freshwater and estuarine fish prized for eating and sport fishing. In plain terms, in Australian English, a nickname for the barramundi fish; elsewhere, an old word for a market handcart.

How do you pronounce “barra”?

“Barra” is pronounced BA-ruh (/ˈbæɹə/ in IPA).

How do you use “barra” in a sentence?

Here is “barra” used in a sentence: “He spent the whole weekend trying to land a decent barra.”

What part of speech is “barra”?

“Barra” is a noun.

How many meanings does “barra” have?

“Barra” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: australian informal short form of "barramundi," a large freshwater and estuarine fish prized for eating and sport fishing.

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