Harley

/ˈhɑɹli/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: Harleys

Meaning · English

A Harley-Davidson motorcycle.

Noun

Examples

I was blown away by how much the 800 looks like a Harley. My Harley riding friends always do a double take when they see a picture of it. I personally like the Harleyesque looks and have owned a Vulcan 1500.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “Harley” mean?

A Harley-Davidson motorcycle.

Is “Harley” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.