Barkis is willin'

A phrase emphasizing one's availability and/or openness to a situation. It refers to Mr. Barkis, a character in Charles Dickens' novel David Copperfield, who used the phrase to express his interest in marriage. A: "Are you ready for the race today?" B: "Oh yeah! Barkis is willin'!"

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Jaida	JAY-də	English (Modern)
Zavier	ZAY-vee-ər, ZAYV-yər	English (Modern)
Aphrodisia	-	Ancient Greek
Reyes	-	Spanish
Hortensia	-	Ancient Roman, Spanish
Gilles	ZHEEL	French