Jolly

Jolly

Very good.

Example Sentences

"It was absolutely Jolly!"
"That's a bit Jolly, isn't it?"

Etymology & History

British informal term for fun outing. 'Jolly good!' expresses approval. 'Going on a jolly' means pleasant trip. Middle-class particularly.

Word Details

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Region
General British
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Era
Modern
Language
Mild
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Formality
Informal
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