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Definition of happy for

: to be glad about (someone's luck or accomplishment)
  • It's great that he won the scholarship. I'm very happy for him.

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happy play

  1. : favored by luck or fortune : fortunate

  2. : notably fitting, effective, or well adapted : felicitous

  3. : enjoying or characterized by well-being and contentment

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