jollier

American  

[jol-ee-er] / ˈdʒɒl i ər /

noun

1. a person who jollies, especially a person who uses teasing flattery in order to gain a desired aim.

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Etymology

Origin of jollier

An Americanism dating back to 1895–1900; jolly + -er ¹

Example Sentences

If Penelope had been in a jollier mood, the idea of Mrs. Clarke in a pair of ice skates, gracefully twirling and leaping across a frozen expanse, would have made her struggle not to laugh.

From Literature

The closer the train draws to Orange County, the jollier the commuters become.

From Los Angeles Times

It also makes “Peacemaker” a jollier and more complicated view into the DC world than those we see in the movies because Chris Smith isn’t merely human, he’s average.

From Salon

Yet the place is much looser and jollier than some of the tasting-menu chambers that have marched into town lately, like Saga, 63 Clinton and One White Street.

From New York Times

It also makes "Peacemaker" a jollier and more complicated view into the DC world than those we see in the movies because Chris Smith isn't merely human, he's average.

From Salon