English · Idiom Attested

happy as Larry

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Extremely happy and carefree.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Vô cùng hạnh phúc và tự do

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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.

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