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Definition of harry

harry

/ˈhæri/
har · ry
Past Simple:harried
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Past Participle:harried
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Present Participle:harrying
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• verb

1

To persistently harass, annoy, or torment someone with repeated demands, criticism, or interruptions.

Example

"Reporters continued to harry the senator with questions about the budget proposal as she walked to her office."

2

To carry out repeated raids or attacks on a territory or adversary in order to pillage or lay waste.

Example

"Throughout the ninth century, Viking fleets frequently sailed up the river to harry the coastal settlements."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Do not confuse the verb 'harry' (to persistently harass or torment) with the homophone adjective 'hairy' (covered with hair) or the common given name 'Harry'.

• Rhymes for harry

• Nearby Words

harrowing
harrowingly
harrumph
harry
harsh
harshen
harshly

Word Origin & Etymology

From Old English 'hergian', meaning to ravage, plunder, or make war upon, derived from 'here' (army).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Harry. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/harry
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