jelly roll

noun

1. a thin, rectangular layer of sponge cake, spread with fruit jelly and rolled up.
2. Slang: Vulgar.
   1. the vagina.
   2. sexual intercourse.

Word History and Origins

Origin of jelly roll¹

An Americanism dating back to 1890–95

Example Sentences

Roll the pork over the stuffing, like a jelly roll, until the seam is facing down and the fat back is on top.

From The Daily Beast

Roll same as jelly roll; cut into 2-inch pieces; and place with cut edges up on well greased pan.

From Project Gutenberg

However, no trouble will be experienced in making excellent jelly roll if the following recipe is carried out explicitly.

From Project Gutenberg

Roll like a jelly roll, and place the two ends together on a cooky sheet so as to form a ring.

From Project Gutenberg

Roll like jelly roll and then flatten well with rolling pin.

From Project Gutenberg

Do this by rolling up loosely, like a jelly roll, and then cut.

From Project Gutenberg