merry

Universal Words adjective (merrier, merriest) 1 happy and cheerful: a merry grin 2 (Merry Christmas) used as a greeting at Christmas to say that you hope that sb has an enjoyable holiday 3 (informal, especially BrE) slightly drunk: I was merry after only a glass of champagne. IDIOMS make merry (old-fashioned) to enjoy yourself by singing, laughing, drinking, etc. the more the merrier the more people or things there are the better the situation will be or the more fun people will have: 'Can I bring a friend to your party?' 'Sure-the more the merrier!' moreatHELL, LEAD٠v.