happy as Larry
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Meaning · English
Extremely happy and carefree.
Register: informal
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Their purpose couldn’t be clearer or more sinister. They are hoping lots of us will pause and ask ourselves: “Why do we need independence when Scotland is quite palpably as happy as Larry?”
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “happy as Larry” mean?
Extremely happy and carefree.
Is “happy as Larry” formal or informal?
happy as Larry is generally informal.