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jollify

[ jol-uh-fahy ]
/ ˈdʒɒl əˌfaɪ /
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verb (used with or without object), jol·li·fied, jol·li·fy·ing.

to make or become jolly or merry.

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Origin of jollify

First recorded in 1815–25; jolly + -fy

Words nearby jollify

Joliot-Curie, Jolivet, jollier, Jolliet, jollification, jollify, jollities, jollity, jollop, jolly, Jolly balance
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Example sentences from the Web for jollify

  • We met at the Corners last nite to jollify over the brave acts uv our Memphis frends, and I wuz the speeker.

    Swingin Round the Cirkle.|Petroleum V. Nasby

  • To-night you may jollify; but after that you are under strict discipline, for a month at least.

    Mary Anerley|R. D. Blackmore

British Dictionary definitions for jollify

jollify
/ (ˈdʒɒlɪˌfaɪ) /

verb -fies, -fying or -fied

to be or cause to be jolly
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