Jolly Definition
jolly
- adverb
- to a moderately sufficient extent or degree; "pretty big"; "pretty bad"; "jolly decent of him"; "the shoes are priced reasonably"; "he is fairly clever with computers"
- adjective
- full of or showing high-spirited merriment; "when hearts were young and gay"; "a poet could not but be gay, in such a jocund company"- Wordsworth; "the jolly crowd at the reunion"; "jolly old Saint Nick"; "a jovial old gentleman"; "have a merry Christmas"; "peals of merry laughter"; "a mirthful laugh"
- noun
- a happy party
- a yawl used by a ship's sailors for general work
- verb
- be silly or tease one another; "After we relaxed, we just kidded around"
"Jolly" in song lyrics
See how jolly is used in real songs:
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"Why don't you just kick back, be jolly"
Dizzee Rascal f/ Lily Allen — Wanna Be -
"tis the season to be jolly...."
Eazy-E — Merry Muthafuckin X-Mas -
"Hopping out with a sack like Santa I'm jolly"
E-TRAIN — All Aboard
Words that rhyme with jolly
Usage tips for "jolly"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "jolly" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for jolly to find words that pair well.