Read the dictionary definition of merry. All definitions for this word.
1. quick and energetic
1. a brisk walk in the park
2. a lively gait
3. a merry chase
4. traveling at a rattling rate
5. a snappy pace
6. a spanking breeze
2. offering fun and gaiety
1. a festive (or festal) occasion
2. gay and exciting night life
3. a merry evening
3. full of or showing high-spirited merriment
1. when hearts were young and gay
2. a poet could not but be gay, in such a jocund company
3. the jolly crowd at the reunion
4. jolly old Saint Nick
5. a jovial old gentleman
6. have a merry Christmas
7. peals of merry laughter
8. a mirthful laugh
