From a physical aspect stand point, it's a compliment.
Barbie's are very pretty and visually appealing.
I doubt someone is trying to dig deeper into the name and criticize you by calling you one.
Yes, Barbie's are dumb and plastic.
But usually people call a girl a Barbie as a compliment.
I don't think you should be offended.
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True. I met a guy that his group of friends called one of the guys girlfriends "Barbie", few weeks later I realized theg called her like thay because she was not smart, too dumb to be real.
it depends. it sounds like a bad thing, to me. but they might not mean it that way.
It is probably meant affectionately but can have negative connotations. Just say you don't like it and why.
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I suppose it depends on who says it and how they say it. I'd probably take it as a compliment.
Depends. Is your given name Barbara?
I don't think it's a complament
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