get one's jollies
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Meaning · English
To derive pleasure or excitement from.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
He gets his jollies from peeking into the girls' locker room.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “get one's jollies” mean?
To derive pleasure or excitement from.
Is “get one's jollies” formal or informal?
get one's jollies is generally slang.