Barb

Short for Barbara

Barb is a given name, typically short for Barbara: Barb invited us over for dinner. (Lowercase barb is a sharp projection or a cutting remark.)

name

Barbara

Woman's name, Greek-derived

friend · neighbor · aunt · coworker

Categories
Opposites
sharpness/physical form

Barbsmooth edge

Continuous unjagged boundary

blunt tip · chamfer · fillet · curve · bevel

verbal tone/intent

Barbcompliment

Words expressing approval

kindness · praise · flattery · pleasantry · sweet nothing

name formality

BarbBarbara

Woman's name, Greek-derived

Phrases
Family

barber, barbed, barbarian, barbs, barbell, barbeque, barberry, barbing, barbel

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G