Harry: meaning, definitions and examples

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harry

[ ˈhærɪ ]

Noun

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character

Harry is a male given name of Middle English origin, meaning 'home ruler'. It is a popular name in English-speaking countries and has been used by various fictional characters, including Harry Potter.

Synonyms

Harold, Harrison, Henry.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
harry	Used to describe persistently harassing or attacking someone, often in a way that is aggressive or irritating. This word often has a negative connotation. The reporters continued to harry the celebrity with intrusive questions The soldiers decided to harry the enemy positions all night
Henry	Used as a proper name and is relatively common. It can be used in both formal and informal contexts. Henry loves reading books It's great to see you, Henry!
Harold	Commonly used as a proper name for a male individual. Suitable for formal or respectful settings. Harold received a promotion at work Will Harold be joining us for dinner tonight?
Harrison	Used as a proper name, often as a first or last name. Can sound more formal or distinguished. Dr Harrison will see you now Harrison is originally from Chicago

Examples of usage

Harry is the protagonist of the famous Harry Potter series.
Harry is a common name in the UK.

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slang

Harry is a slang term used to refer to a man, often in a derogatory or dismissive manner.

Synonyms

dude, guy, man.

Examples of usage

Don't be such a Harry and help out with the chores.
He's just another Harry trying to impress everyone.

Translations

Translations of the word "harry" in other languages:

🇵🇹 harry

assediar
atormentar

🇮🇳 परेशान करना

🇩🇪 belästigen

bedrängen
plagen

🇮🇩 mengganggu

menyiksa
mencemaskan

🇺🇦 турбувати

переслідувати
мучити

🇵🇱 dręczyć

nękać
prześladować

🇯🇵 悩ます (nayamasu)

🇫🇷 harceler

tourmenter
assaillir

🇪🇸 acosar

atormentar
hostigar

🇹🇷 rahatsız etmek

taciz etmek
sıkıştırmak

🇰🇷 괴롭히다 (goerophida)

🇸🇦 يضايق (yudayiq)

يزعج (yuz'ij)
يعذب (yu'adhdhib)

🇨🇿 obtěžovat

sužovat
trápit

🇸🇰 obťažovať

trápiť
prenasledovať

🇨🇳 骚扰 (sāorǎo)

🇸🇮 nadlegovati

mučiti
nadirati

🇮🇸 áreita

þjaka
angra

🇰🇿 мазалау

қинау
қудалау

🇬🇪 შეწუხება (shets’ukheba)

წამება (ts’ameba)
დევნა (devna)

🇦🇿 narahat etmək

əziyyət vermək
təqib etmək

🇲🇽 acosar

atormentar
hostigar

Etymology

The name Harry has a long history, dating back to Middle English origins. It has been a popular name in English-speaking countries for centuries, with various notable figures bearing the name. In more recent times, the name gained further popularity through the character of Harry Potter created by J.K. Rowling. The slang usage of 'Harry' to refer to a man has evolved over time, often used in informal or colloquial settings.