harry — to persistently attack, trouble, or torment someone
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to persistently attack, trouble, or torment someone
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈhæri/
Korean meaning: 괴롭히다, 성가시게 하다
Korean pronunciation: **해**리
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
Bullies harry the smaller student with persistent attacks and threats
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They harry us as we marry, so I'll carry you away!
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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.
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“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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