bar out
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To keep (someone or something) from entering.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To shut a teacher out of the classroom as a prank.
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
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Common questions
What does “bar out” mean?
To keep (someone or something) from entering.
Is “bar out” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.
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