jelly

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Meaning · English

Jealous.

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

If the guy wants to party and bang porn stars, and he's not hurting anyone who really cares? I think a lot of guys are just jelly! :-)

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 “jelly” mean?

Jealous.

Is “jelly” formal or informal?

jelly is generally slang.