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Meaning of 'Arry in English:

'Arry

noun

informal, humorous, derogatory, rare, historical British

  • (The type of) a boisterous or jovial young Cockney man. Compare 'Arriet , "Harry".

Origin

Late 19th century; earliest use found in Punch's Almanack. Representing a Cockney pronunciation of the male forename Harry.

Pronunciation

'Arry

/ˈari/