What does Barra barra mean?

Meaning 'Out, out!' or 'get out right now,' doubling for urgency. For example: "Il-kelb dakhal l-dukkān – gultله barra barra! (A dog entered the shop – I shouted 'Out, out!')"

Where does the slang word Barra barra come from?

Barra barra is a slang term from Libya. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in Libya and across Africa.

What are other meanings of Barra barra?

Barra barra can also mean: برة برة (Outside outside / get out)

Barra barra

🇱🇾 Libya Slang

Added Aug 03, 2025 · 2 definitions

TOP DEFINITION

Barra barra definition 1

Meaning 'Out, out!' or 'get out right now,' doubling for urgency.

"Il-kelb dakhal l-dukkān – gultله barra barra! (A dog entered the shop – I shouted 'Out, out!')"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 03, 2025

DEFINITION 2

Barra barra definition 2

برة برة (Outside outside / get out)

"Barra barra men hna! (برة برة من هنا) (Get out of here!)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 10, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇱🇾 Libya
Definitions: 2 community definitions
Added: August 2025

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