No. 346 in Norwegian
harry
"Harry" in Norwegian refers to something considered tacky, gaudy, or in poor taste.
In a sentence
Den rødmalte bilen med en stor spoiler ser litt harry ut.
The red-painted car with a large spoiler looks a bit tacky.
In this sentence, 'harry' is used to describe something as flashy or showy in a way that lacks sophistication.
Noen synes at pynten til jul kan bli litt harry hvis man overdriver.
Some people think that Christmas decorations can become a bit gaudy if overdone.
Here, 'harry' comments on the excessive or overly flamboyant nature of decorations that some might find tasteless.
Jeg liker festivaler, men campingplassen kan ofte være litt harry.
I enjoy festivals, but the campground can often be a bit tacky.
In this example, 'harry' expresses an informal or slightly unrefined characteristic, typically in the context of the camping environment.
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