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jolly definition

jolly (jäl′ē)

adjective jollier -·lier, jolliest -·li·est

  1. full of high spirits and good humor; merry
  2. Informal enjoyable; pleasant

Etymology: ME joli < OFr, prob. < ON jol, yule

adverb jollier -·lier, jolliest -·li·est

Brit., Informal very; altogether

transitive verb, intransitive verb jollied -·lied, jollying -·ly·ing

☆ to try to make (a person) feel good or agreeable, as by coaxing or flattering: often with along

noun pl. jollies -·lies

Brit., Informal a British marine

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jolly Idioms

get one's jollies

Slang to have fun or get pleasure; often, specif., from that which is cheap or disreputable

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