jolly boat

noun

1. a light boat carried at the stern of a sailing vessel.

2. a small pleasure sailboat for use in sheltered waters.

jolly boat

noun

1. a small boat used as a utility tender for a vessel

2. a small sailing boat used for pleasure

Word History and Origins

Origin of jolly boat¹

1720–30; jolly < Danish jolle yawl ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of jolly boat¹

C18: jolly probably from Danish jolle _yawl ¹