Word
barack
Phoneticsbarack
/ˈbɑɹək/
Definitions
01returning to success
adj. you use this in internet jokes to say that things are going well again or that you have returned to a winning position.
adj. a humorous, predicative slang term used as a pun on 'back' to indicate a resurgence or a return to a favourable state.
“After winning three games in a row, the fans started posting that the team was so Barack.”
“The community's sentiment shifted instantly following the surprise announcement, with users declaring 'we are so Barack' to celebrate the project's revival.”
Slang · Humorous · American English
Usage
Used almost exclusively in the phrase 'we are so Barack' or 'it is so Barack'.
Teaching tip
This is a very niche internet meme from the 2020s; learners should only use it in extremely casual, online contexts with people who follow American political memes.
Antonyms
02apricot brandy
n. a type of strong alcohol made from apricots, originally from Hungary.
n. a Hungarian fruit brandy distilled from apricots.
“He offered his guests a small glass of barack after the heavy meal.”
“The connoisseur noted that this particular barack had a much more intense stone-fruit aroma than the commercial varieties found in the city.”
Technical
Usage
Often capitalized as 'Barack' or referred to as 'Barackpálinka'.
Teaching tip
This is a loanword from Hungarian; outside of Central Europe or specialist spirits shops, most English speakers will not recognize it.
Synonyms