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happy as a possum up a gum tree

happy as a possum up a gum tree adjective: very happy or content.

Adjective

happy as a possum up a gum tree (not comparable)

  1. (simile) Very happy or content.

Origin of happy as a possum up a gum tree

An Australian expression.

Questions about happy as a possum up a gum tree

What does happy as a possum up a gum tree mean?
Happy as a possum up a gum tree means very happy or content.
What part of speech is happy as a possum up a gum tree?
Happy as a possum up a gum tree is an adjective.

Words near happy as a possum up a gum tree in the dictionary

  1. happy as a clam at high water
  2. happy as a jaybird
  3. happy as a lark
  4. happy as a pig in mud
  5. happy as a pig in shit
  6. happy as a possum up a gum tree
  7. happy as a prince
  8. happy as a sandboy
  9. happy as Larry
  10. happy baby
  11. happy belated birthday

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