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.