This is the 346th most frequent Norwegian word.
harry
"Harry" in Norwegian refers to something considered tacky, gaudy, or in poor taste.
In this sentence, 'harry' is used to describe something as flashy or showy in a way that lacks sophistication.
Den rødmalte bilen med en stor spoiler ser litt harry ut.
The red-painted car with a large spoiler looks a bit tacky.
Here, 'harry' comments on the excessive or overly flamboyant nature of decorations that some might find tasteless.
Noen synes at pynten til jul kan bli litt harry hvis man overdriver.
Some people think that Christmas decorations can become a bit gaudy if overdone.
In this example, 'harry' expresses an informal or slightly unrefined characteristic, typically in the context of the camping environment.