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bark·ing mad
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barking madadjective
Completely insane.
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Barking Mad
Barking Mad is a British television program about problem pets. "Barking mad", meaning "insane", is a play on words. It was hosted by Mark Evans and Philippa Forrester. It was originally broadcast on BBC1. It is also shown outside the UK on the satellite channel Animal Planet. During the show, the team attempt to solve behavioral problems in dogs, cats and other pets, by means of intensive training and advising the owners on commands and methods of keeping control. It is unknown when Barking Mad will return to Animal Planet's TV schedule.
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of barking mad in Chaldean Numerology is: 7
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of barking mad in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8
Examples of barking mad in a Sentence
Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull:
You can imagine how Australians would feel if an American president were to describe one of our prime ministerial aspirants as barking mad, you can imagine the ill will and resentment that would create in Australia.
You sound completely barking mad, you've lost the plot.
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