English Explanatory Dictionary

Barkis is willin'

English dictionary entry

Meanings

phrase
  1. Somebody has a sweetheart they wish to marry.
  2. Someone is amenable to a suggestion.

Word forms

Barkis is willin' Barkis is willing

Etymology

A reference to Charles Dickens' novel David Copperfield, in which the phrase is used by Mr Barkis to hint that he wishes to marry Clara Peggotty.

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