adjective jollier, jolliest
- full of high spirits and good humor; merry
- Informal enjoyable; pleasant
Origin:
ME joli < OFr, prob. < ON jol, yule
adverb jollier, jolliest
Brit., Informal very; altogether
transitive verb, intransitive verb jollied, jollying
☆ to try to make (a person) feel good or agreeable, as by coaxing or flattering: often with along
noun pl. jollies
Brit., Informal a British marine