Happy

/ˈhæpi/ adjective

Happy means feeling or showing pleasure, contentment, or joy.

From Middle English “happy” meaning lucky or fortunate, from “hap” for chance or luck. Over time, the meaning shifted from ‘lucky’ to the feeling that comes from good fortune.

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