jollier

[ jol-ee-er ]

/ ˈdʒɒl i ər /

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noun

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

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Origin of jollier

An Americanism dating back to 1895–1900; jolly + -er¹

Words nearby jollier

jolie laide, Joliet, Joliette, Joliot-Curie, Jolivet, jollier, Jolliet, jollification, jollify, jollities, jollity

How to use jollier in a sentence

Yes, he had grown thinner, and Cousin Giles was putting on too much flesh and growing jollier.
A Little Girl in Old Salem|Amanda Minnie Douglas
Porter—he died at Julesburg afterwards—was a great jollier, and he wasn't afraid of anybody on earth.
The Nerve of Foley|Frank H. Spearman
O Walter, what a jolly place this is,” said his little brother,—“jollier than Semlyn even.
St. Winifred's|Frederic W. Farrar
He is often a "jollier" and tells stories well, especially anecdotes and personal experiences.
How to Analyze People on Sight|Elsie Lincoln Benedict and Ralph Paine Benedict

One does not need to be a raw "jollier" in order to be polite.
The Psychology of Salesmanship|William Walker Atkinson

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