gary
IPA: gˈɛri
Root Word: Gary
noun
- A surname from Middle English [in turn originating as a patronymic].
- A male given name transferred from the surname, popular from the 1940s to the 1970s.
- A number of places in the United States:
- A city in Lake County, Indiana, named after Elbert Henry Gary.
- A neighbourhood of Tampa, Florida.
- An unincorporated community in Howard County, Maryland.
- A minor city in Norman County, Minnesota, named after Garrett L. Thorpe.
- A city in Deuel County, South Dakota.
- A minor city in McDowell County, West Virginia, named after Elbert Henry Gary, and incorporated in 1971.
- shortened form of Gary Glitter (“anus”).
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Examples of "gary" in Sentences
- Gary is always the life of the party with his hilarious jokes and outgoing personality
- I can always count on Gary to lend a helping hand whenever I need it
- Gary's love for animals is evident in the way he cares for his three rescue dogs
- Everyone in the office loves Gary for his positive attitude and willingness to tackle any challenge
- Despite his tough exterior, Gary is a softie when it comes to romantic comedies
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