noun
barra
BA-ruh
Barra (noun) means Australian informal short form of "barramundi," a large freshwater and estuarine fish prized for eating and sport fishing. Example: “He spent the whole weekend trying to land a decent barra.”
noun
1
Australian informal short form of "barramundi," a large freshwater and estuarine fish prized for eating and sport fishing.
"He spent the whole weekend trying to land a decent barra."
2
A simple hand-pushed cart, similar to a wheelbarrow, used at markets.
"The vendor wheeled his barra of vegetables through the crowded stalls."
How to use barra
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishIn Australian English, a nickname for the barramundi fish; elsewhere, an old word for a market handcart.
Common pairings
catch a barra
land a barra
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Etymology
A clipping of barramundi.
Rhymes for barra
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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.
