What Is Happy?

An adjective, you say? Not so fast.

Sometimes it’s a noun.

 

Bus-stop ad for Target’s “instant happy” gift card (or “GiftCard”).

 

Sometimes it’s part of a compound verb.

 

Cover of designer Jonathan Adler's new book, 100 Ways to Happy Chic Your Life. “Happy Chic” is a Jonathan Adler trademark for bedding, candles, tableware, furniture, and other products.

 

 

And sometimes it’s a name.

Happy, one of the seven dwarfs in Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.