A sunburn which is so severe that it takes on a purplish tint, reminding one of the TV character Barney.
A-Dude, my face hurts so bad!

B-Wow, you really sunburned it.

A-Yeah.

B-That's a serious barney burn goin' on right there.
by Word Woman June 20, 2009
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