jollify

[jol-uh-fahy]

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verb (used with or without object), jol·li·fied, jol·li·fy·ing.

to make or become jolly or merry.

Origin of jollify

First recorded in 1815–25; jolly + -fy

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Historical Examples

To-night you may jollify; but after that you are under strict discipline, for a month at least.
Mary Anerley
R. D. Blackmore
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

British Dictionary definitions for jollify

jollify

verb -fies, -fying or -fied

to be or cause to be jolly

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Word Origin and History for jollify

v.

1824, back-formation from jollification. Related: Jollified; jollifying.

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Examples from the Web for jollify

Historical Examples

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

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

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Word Origin and History for jollify

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Origin of jollify