Definition of "merry" in English

adjective

1. Jolly and full of high spirits; happy.

   • We had a very merry Christmas.

2. Festive and full of fun and laughter.

   • Everyone was merry at the party.

3. Brisk

   • The play moved along at a merry pace.
   • The car moved at a merry clip.

4. Causing laughter, mirth, gladness, or delight.

   • a merry jest

5. (euphemistic) drunk; tipsy

   • Some of us got a little merry at the office Christmas party.

noun

1. An English wild cherry.