noun Uncommon

har

hah

Har (noun) means (archaic, dialectal) A hinge. Example: “The old gate swung on a rusted har.”

noun

(archaic, dialectal) A hinge.

"The old gate swung on a rusted har."

interjection

A sound representing laughter, often mocking or sarcastic.

""Har, very funny," she said flatly."

How to use har

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA dated word for a hinge, or a sarcastic laugh sound written out.

When to use it

The hinge sense is archaic and rarely used; the interjection is informal and often sarcastic.

hars plural

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The old gate swung on a rusted _____.

From Old English heorra ("hinge"), related to Dutch harre and Icelandic hjarri.

Origin: Old English

char Thar

What does “har” mean?

The word “har” means (archaic, dialectal) A hinge. In plain terms, a dated word for a hinge, or a sarcastic laugh sound written out.

How do you pronounce “har”?

“Har” is pronounced hah (/hɑɹ/ in IPA).

How do you use “har” in a sentence?

Here is “har” used in a sentence: “The old gate swung on a rusted har.”

What part of speech is “har”?

Depending on how it is used, “har” can be a noun and an interjection.

Where does the word “har” come from?

The word “har” comes from Old English. From Old English heorra ("hinge"), related to Dutch harre and Icelandic hjarri.

Is “har” a common word?

“Har” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “har” have?

“Har” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: (archaic, dialectal) A hinge.