jollies

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Sense 1

Meaning · English

Kicks; satisfaction; entertainment.

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

I don't know if this is how you get your jollies, but it's pretty screwed up.

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).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

The Royal Marines.

Register: slang

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “jollies” mean?

Kicks; satisfaction; entertainment.

Is “jollies” formal or informal?

jollies is generally slang.