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.
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This is a English–English dictionary entry.
Sourced from Main Dictionary in Lughet's collection.
This word also appears under other sources in Lughet's collection — see the list below.
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