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    Harry (en. Harry)

    [aʁi]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To raid or attack repeatedly.
    The invaders harried the village for weeks.
    Les envahisseurs ont harcelé le village pendant des semaines.
    To torment or bother continuously.
    He was harried by incessant questions.
    Il a été harcelé par des questions incessantes.
    To provide service by doing small tasks.
    She used to harry her household chores.
    Elle avait l'habitude de harry ses tâches ménagères.

    Etymology

    The origin of the word harry comes from Old English 'harīgan'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to harry someone
    To disturb or torment someone.
    harry quelqu'un

    Related Words

    harassment
    The act of harassing or tormenting.
    harcèlement
    aggression
    An attack or violent action against someone.
    agression

    Slang Meanings

    To be constantly disturbed or besieged.
    I am harried with all these tasks to do.
    Je suis harry avec toutes ces tâches à faire.
    To be under pressure.
    He is always harried by his busy schedule.
    Il est toujours harry par son emploi du temps chargé.