Antonyms for
gary
A male given name from the Germanic languages, popular from the 1940s to the 1970s
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All Definitions for Gary

Below are all the dictionary definitions of gary:

1A male given name from the Germanic languages, popular from the 1940s to the 1970s
2Ariant form Garry.
3A surname from Middle English [in turn originating as a patronymic]
4Ariant form Garry.
5Numerous places in the United States:
6A city in Lake County, Indiana, named after American judge and businessman Elbert Henry Gary.
7A neighbourhood of Tampa, Florida.
8An unincorporated community in Howard County, Maryland.
9A minor city in Norman County, Minnesota, named after Garrett L. Thorpe.
10A city in Deuel County, South Dakota.
11A minor city in McDowell County, West Virginia, named after American judge and businessman Elbert Henry Gary.
12Synonym of Gary Glitter (“anus”).
13Ellipsis of Gary City: a town in Panola County, Texas, United States. [A town in Panola County, Texas, United States.]

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