Hooray Henry (Noun)
Meaning
A lively and ineffectual upper-class young man.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- His loud laughter and obnoxious antics at the upscale nightclub stamped him as a classic hooray Henry type.
- During his university days, he was always stereotyped as a hooray Henry due to his extravagant lifestyle.
- Reginald, the wealthy heir, often acted like a stereotypical hooray Henry, spending his days partying and causing a ruckus.
- Society viewed Edward as a hooray Henry after his series of public controversies and flamboyant social appearances.
- Freddie's flamboyant persona reminded everyone of the quintessential hooray Henry, always chasing the next wild thrill.