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Barclays en · NOUN

Etymology

Football slang sense derives from Barclays, sponsor of the Premier League from 2004 to 2016.

Meanings

1. (UK, slang, uncountable) Football typical of the Premier League from 2004 to 2016, perceived as scrappy and unpredictable.
   • While none of the top five won, none of the bottom five lost, picking up two wins and three draws for their efforts. Proper Barclays, that. 2026 January 18, Dave Tickner, “Villa complete misfiring set of Premier League title contenders with rare home defeat”, in Football365:

Deriveds

Barclaysman

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Barclays en · PROPN

Etymology

Football slang sense derives from Barclays, sponsor of the Premier League from 2004 to 2016.

Meanings

1. (form-of, plural) plural of Barclay
   form of Barclay

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