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jolly
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The children 's laughter filled the room as they played games and sang songs, creating a jolly atmosphere.
Despite the rainy weather, the jolly group of friends decided to go for a hike and make the best of their day.
jolly
01
to a great degree or amount
Dialect
British
British
Examples
He felt jolly tired after running the marathon.
They were jolly excited about their upcoming vacation.
Jolly
01
a small ship's boat, usually a yawl, used by sailors for general-purpose work
Examples
The crew rowed the jolly to shore for supplies.
Sailors used the jolly to ferry officers between ship and dock.
02
a cheerful and lively gathering or party
Examples
We had a little jolly after the exams ended.
The crew threw a jolly to celebrate their return.
to jolly
01
to act playfully or teasingly with others
Examples
They liked to jolly each other during lunch breaks.
Do n't take it seriously — they're just jollied around.
Lexical Tree
jollify
jolliness
jollity
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