harry Meaning & Definition
What Does Harry Mean?
As a verb, harry means To plunder, pillage, assault. It is also used to mean To make repeated attacks on an enemy. As a noun, it means A menial servant; a sweeper.
Quick Facts About Harry
| Part of speech | verb, noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈhæɹi/ |
| Synonyms | provoke, beset and ravage |
| Plural | harries |
| Verb forms | harries, harrying, harried |
Harry Definition (Verb)
- To plunder, pillage, assault.
- To make repeated attacks on an enemy.
- To strip, lay waste, ravage.
- To harass, bother or distress with demands, threats, or criticism.
Harry as a Noun
- A menial servant; a sweeper.
Synonyms of Harry
Harry synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
harry (third-person singular simple present harries, present participle harrying, simple past and past participle harried)
harry (plural harries)
Words That Rhyme With Harry
Origin of Harry
Origin 1: Inherited from Middle English harye, variant of herwen, from Old English herġian, hergian, from Proto-West Germanic *harjōn, from Proto-Germanic *harjōną, from *harjaz (“army”), from Proto-Indo-European *koryos, from *ker- (“army”).
Origin 2: Compare typologically Latin populor.
Origin 3: Related to Hindi हड्डी (haḍḍī, “bone”).
Questions People Ask About Harry
Is harry a verb or a noun?
Harry is mainly used as a verb, but it can also be used as a noun.
What is another word for harry?
You can replace harry with words such as provoke, beset and ravage. See the full list of harry synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of harry?
The plural of harry is harries.
What is the past tense of harry?
The past tense of harry is harried. The present participle is harrying.