Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
hooray-henry
Noun
/hʊˈreɪ ˈhɛnri/
Definition
A flamboyant or ostentatious young man, often associated with having a wealthy background and displaying a lack of serious interests.
Examples
- During the party, the hooray-henry stood out with his loud clothes and extravagant behavior.
- He always wanted to be a hooray-henry, showing off his new car to everyone.
- The resort attracts many hooray-henries looking for fun and excitement.
Meaning
The term ‘hooray-henry’ typically refers to a man who is excessively exuberant, possibly shallow, and shows off his wealth or social status.
Synonyms
- dandy
- fop
- socialite
- show-off
