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| hap·py [ háppee ] (comparative hap·pi·er, superlative hap·pi·est) |
adjective |
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1. feeling pleasure: feeling or showing pleasure, contentment, or joy
  happy smiling faces
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2. causing pleasure: causing or characterized by pleasure, contentment, or joy
a happy childhood
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3. satisfied: feeling satisfied that something is right or has been done right
Are you happy with your performance?
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4. willing: willing to do something
I'd be only too happy to help.
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5. fortunate: resulting unexpectedly in something pleasant or welcome
a happy coincidence
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6. tipsy: slightly drunk
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informal
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7. used in greetings: used in formulae to express a hope that somebody will enjoy a special day or holiday
Happy birthday!
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8. too ready to use something: inclined to use a particular thing too readily or be too enthusiastic about a particular thing
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used in combination
)
trigger-happy
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| [14th century. <hap1] |
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| hap·pi·ness noun |
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