jily

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Meaning · English

The ship of characters James Potter and Lily Potter of the Harry Potter series.

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

A classic example is Jily (James/Lily) vs. Snily (Snape/Lily), which even had its own debate at LeakyCon.

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 “jily” mean?

The ship of characters James Potter and Lily Potter of the Harry Potter series.

Is “jily” formal or informal?

jily is generally slang.