The difference between Barbarian and Blah
When used as nouns, barbarian means a non-greek or a non-roman, whereas blah means nonsense.
When used as adjectives, barbarian means relating to people, countries or customs perceived as uncivilized or inferior, whereas blah means dull.
Blah is also interjection with the meaning: an expression of mild frustration.
Blah is also verb with the meaning: to utter idle, meaningless talk.
check bellow for the other definitions of Barbarian and Blah
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Barbarian as an adjective:
Relating to people, countries or customs perceived as uncivilized or inferior.
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Barbarian as a noun (historical):
A non-Greek or a non-Roman.
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Barbarian as a noun:
An or , originally compared to the hellenistic Greco-Roman civilisation; often associated with fighting or other such shows of strength.
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Barbarian as a noun (derogatory):
Someone from a country or culture.
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Barbarian as a noun:
A , clad in fur or leather, associated with stories.
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Barbarian as a noun (derogatory):
A person destitute of ; a .
Examples:
"rfquotek M. Arnold"
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Barbarian as a noun:
A , , person; one without pity or humanity.
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Barbarian as a noun (derogatory):
A foreigner, especially with barbaric qualities as in the above definitions.
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Blah as a noun (uncountable, informal):
Nonsense; drivel; idle, meaningless talk.
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Blah as a noun (informal):
(in plural, the blahs) A general or ambiguous feeling of discomfort, dissatisfaction, uneasiness, boredom, mild depression, etc.
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Blah as an adjective (informal):
Dull; uninteresting; insipid.
Examples:
"Well, the new restaurant seems nice, but their menu is a little blah."
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Blah as an adjective (informal):
Low in spirit or health; down.
Examples:
"I decided to go exercise rather than sit around all day feeling blah."
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Blah as a verb (intransitive):
To utter idle, meaningless talk.