full of cheerfulness or gaiety; joyous in disposition or spirit: a merry little man. laughingly happy; mirthful; festively joyous; hilarious: a merry time at the party.

What does Merry mean?

1 : to leave a place Soon I'll go on my merry way. 2 often disapproving : to continue doing what one has been doing She just goes on her merry way, loving men and then breaking their hearts.

Does Merry mean happy?

To be merry is to be happy, especially in a fun, festive way. ... This old fashioned word for “happy” is popular in December when people say, “Merry Christmas.” To be merry is to be happy, jaunty, and ready to frolic.