Definitions for barnburner
ˈbɑrnˌbɜr nərbarn·burn·er

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. barnburnernoun

   someone who burns down a barn

2. barnburnernoun

   an impressively successful event

   "the rock concert was a real barnburner"

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. barnburnernoun

   An extremely exciting or successful event or person.

2. barnburnernoun

   One who burns down a barn.

3. Etymology: From the idea of burning down one's barn to get rid of a rat infestation.

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1. barnburner

   A barnburner is a term that originated from the U.S. and has two main meanings. In politics, it refers to a member of the radical faction of New York Democrats, established in 1842, who were against extending slavery into new territories or states before the American Civil War. In general usage, a barnburner refers to an event, typically in sports or entertainment, that is very exciting, intense, or high-scoring. Essentially, it's something or someone highly dramatic, exciting, or impressive.

Matched Categories

1. • Arsonist
   • Success

Usage in printed sourcesFrom: 

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How to pronounce barnburner?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say barnburner in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of barnburner in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of barnburner in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=barnburner
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Barnburner
3. ^ ChatGPT
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4. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=barnburner