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Barbs

Barbs (name) means a diminutive of the feminine given name Barbara. Example: “Everyone at the office just calls her Barbs.”

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A diminutive of the feminine given name Barbara.
"Everyone at the office just calls her Barbs."
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Etymology

Clipping of Barbara + -s (hypocoristic suffix).

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What does “Barbs” mean?

The word “Barbs” means a diminutive of the feminine given name Barbara.

How do you use “Barbs” in a sentence?

Here is “Barbs” used in a sentence: “Everyone at the office just calls her Barbs.”

What part of speech is “Barbs”?

“Barbs” is a name.

What is the meaning of Barbs?

"Barbs" (name) means a diminutive of the feminine given name Barbara.

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