harsh

comes from various Hindu languages, meaning happiness

The meaning of my name, Harsh is happiness.

by Harsh Patel May 13, 2005

harsh

Unusually or overly cruel, referring either to specific actions or circumstances.

"So the teacher gave me a 35 in the class."
"Man, that's harsh!"

by MarkusRTK January 22, 2004

harsh

adj.
a) Severe or cruel
b) Very, or extremely

"that test was really harsh"
"yeah i feel harsh stupid"

by veekie January 11, 2004

harsh

verb - "to harsh one's mellow" - interfering with drug buzz, or bothering someone who is stoned. Can also be used for people who are just relaxing.

"Dude, can you turn off the Montel Williams show? It's totally harshing my mellow."

by Cara BG March 13, 2004

harsh

The process of having your throat burned followed by coughing by the smoke of inferior quality marijuana.

Damn that pot is garbage *cough* *cough*, I need some water.

by Oddjob July 1, 2004

harsh

adjective made popular by valley girls,describing a cruel or unjust circumstance. frequently paired with "way", as in "way harsh"

from the movie clueless
girls on phone
DIONNE Mr. Hall was way harsh!He gave me a C minus.
CHER Well, he gave me a C, which drags down my entire average.

by el guapo July 7, 2004

harsh

To act or speak in a rough or an insensitive manner

The father used some harsh words when dealing with his son.

by Gerard Irick November 30, 2009