Word of the Day – Barmecide

Barmecide (adj)

bar-mee-side

Illusory or imaginary and therefore disappointing.

Can be used as a noun: A person who offers benefits that are illusory or disappointing.

Example sentences

“After I’d waited so long to see him, I was so disappointed he was a complete barmecide”

“Quite often these so called white knuckle rides are barmecide and leave you feeling disappointed.”