harry — to persistently attack, trouble, or torment someone
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to persistently attack, trouble, or torment someone
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈhæri/
Example Sentences
- My boss loves to harry me with emails even on weekends - I think he believes I'm a vampire who never sleeps!
- The paparazzi continued to harry the celebrity until she finally gave up shopping and ordered everything online.
- Don't harry your little brother about his messy room - remember, you used to live like a tornado hit your space!
harry
VERB[/ˈhæri/]
to persistently attack, trouble, or torment someone
The general's cavalry harry the retreating enemy column all night without rest.
They harry us as we marry, so I'll carry you away!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old English 'hergian' meaning 'to make war' or 'to plunder', related to Old Norse 'herja'. The word evolved to mean harassing or troubling someone persistently.
Breakdown
har- (to harass) + -y (verb suffix) = harry (to persistently attack or trouble)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My boss loves to harry me with emails even on weekends - I think he believes I'm a vampire who never sleeps!”
“The paparazzi continued to harry the celebrity until she finally gave up shopping and ordered everything online.”
“Don't harry your little brother about his messy room - remember, you used to live like a tornado hit your space!”
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