Meaning

• Jolly and full of high spirits.

  "We had a very merry Christmas."

• Festive and full of fun and laughter.

  "Everyone was merry at the party."

• Brisk

  "The play moved along at a merry pace."

• Causing laughter, mirth, gladness, or delight.

  "a merry jest"

• Drunk; tipsy

  "Some of us got a little merry at the office Christmas party."