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John Barnes

The John Barnes is a tactical approach to team games or strategic board/computer games. It refers to an attempt by the aggressor to outflank or attack their opponent to the rear, or to infiltrate their defense.

It refers to John Barnes the English footballer who famously rapped a portion of an official England football song a section of which went as follows.

"They will hit you and hurt you, defend and attack. There's only one way to beat them, get round the back"
When faced with a stout defense from 300 Spartans, the Persian king ordered his troops to John Barnes the enemy thus encircling them with the use of an alternate path.
by Jo Shitbox January 21, 2010
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barnasipple

A hairy, stout male. Standing at 5'9", he roams the streets in hopes of food and friends.
Barnasipple came over for a short game of Tripoley the other night.
by RIT ROOT REEDY December 29, 2008
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Brighton Barons

A generic name given to young persons, (usually students) living in the Brighton & Hove area. These individuals are recognised for thier love of Brighton as well as thier dutty appearence and hedonistic lifestyle.
"I saw a bunch of Barons cotchin on the beach last night"

"You may love Brighton son, but you aint no Baron"

"Those dutty Brighton Barons need to fix-up"
by Tinmantom June 20, 2007
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barnesed

WHEN YOU ENGAGE IN SEX WITH A MAN WHO BRINGS EXCELLENT FOREPLAY BUT WHEN IT COMES DOWN TO ACTUAL PENETRATION AND YOU GET 1-20 SECONDS , LEAVING YOU VERY DISAPPOINTED.
AFTER A MONTH OF BEING PURSUED BY THIS MAN, I FINALLY GAVE IN LAST NIGHT AND I GOT BARNESED.

I WAS LIKE "DAMN I GOT BARNESED!"
by sadkitty101 November 7, 2018
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Banos

Big Mexican Lad who has a generic PS4 and loves gaming. Has glasses, so kinda wack. Pretty Chill.
Banos means bathrooms in Spanish. Rip
by Monday-Friday September 11, 2020
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Clive Barnes

A delusional singer/songwriter that refuses to accept their mediocrity.

Also, to Barnes it, is to deny being ginger, when in fact, ginger.
Ah man, did you see that dude singing in the bar last night? Total Clive Barnes.

He was Barnes-ing it, even when his pants were down, displaying ginger pubes aplenty!
by bigcountry77 January 4, 2012
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cole barnes

A cole Barnes is a football loving, Sporty guy who will steal your heart in a madder if seconds. He is the most funniest guy to be around and loves to have fun
Dang, Cole Barnes is back having fun
by IronManDiesDuringENDGA January 30, 2017
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