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jollies
2 ENTRIES FOUND:
jollies
(noun)
jolly
(adjective)
jollies
/
ˈ
ʤɑːliz/
noun
jollies
/
ˈ
ʤɑːliz/
noun
Britannica Dictionary definition of JOLLIES
get your jollies
US, informal + disapproving
:
to get a feeling of enjoyment or excitement
She doesn't think much of people who
get their jollies
from watching violent movies. [=people who enjoy watching violent movies]
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