noun
Uncommon
har
hah
Har (noun) means (archaic, dialectal) A hinge. Example: “The old gate swung on a rusted har.”
noun
1
(archaic, dialectal) A hinge.
"The old gate swung on a rusted har."
interjection
1
A sound representing laughter, often mocking or sarcastic.
"I've kidnapped that lumbering fool Donkey Kong and you will never see him again. Har-har-har-har!"
— Rare, Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest (1995)
"Armorer: 'THIS BE THE AERIAL ANVIL! NEED AN ARMOR UPGRADE? IF YOU NEED SOMETHING FORGED, I'M YOUR FELLA! HAR HAR!'"
— Yacht Club Games, Shovel Knight: Shovel of Hope (2014)
""Har, very funny," she said flatly."
How to use har
Learner’s notesIn 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.
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Word forms
- Plural
- hars
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Etymology
From Old English heorra ("hinge"), related to Dutch harre and Icelandic hjarri.
Rhymes for har
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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.
