hooray henry

• Veralteter britischer Slangausdruck für einen jungen Mann aus der Oberschicht, der meist laut, arrogant und snobistisch ist und sich gern in exklusiven Kreisen bewegt.

A dated British slang term referring to a young upper-class man, typically one who is loud, arrogant, and enjoys socializing in exclusive circles. The phrase combines 'hooray' (an exclamation of excitement) with the common name 'Henry' to create a stereotypical caricature of privileged youth.

1. Stereotypical upper-class young manC1informalbritish

   A derogatory term for a young, upper-class British man, often perceived as arrogant, privileged, and loud.

   Stereotypischer junger Mann aus der Oberschicht

   • The pub was full of hooray henrys talking loudly about their holidays.
   • He acts like a typical hooray henry, always bragging about his family's money.
   • The film satirizes the lifestyle of hooray henrys at Oxford University.