Australian
slang meaning to disappear suddenly, leave a place abruptly. Tasmanian; originating from the Australian
slang "to do the Harry", which was Australian
slang for "to do the Harold Holt" - also meaning to disappear suddenly (after former Australian Prime Minister Harold Holt, who disappeared suddenly without a trace in 1967).
"Darryl did the barry when he heard
police sirens approaching"
"Woke up hungover beside some girl I didn't know, so I did the barry"
"Where did
Shane go?" "
Don't know. He did the barry when he saw your face."