Synonyms of jollies

jollies 1 of 2

plural noun

as in thrill

a pleasurably intense stimulation of the feelings

a provocateur who gets his jollies from stirring up political controversy

Synonyms & Similar Words

• thrill
• kick
• boot
• bang
• rush
• titillation
• enjoyment
• frisson
• exhilaration
• pleasure
• charge
• entertainment
• wallop
• joy
• high
• arousal
• shock
• amusement
• intoxication
• surprise
• delight
• buzz
• fun
• delectation
• electrification
• diversion
• jolt
• lift
• treat

jollies

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of jolly

as in jokes

to make jokes

spent their nights around the campfire good-naturedly jollying and telling scary stories

Synonyms & Similar Words

• jokes
• kids
• wisecracks
• quips
• fools
• jests
• japes
• yuks
• banters
• funs
• cracks wise
• chaffs
• gags
• amuses
• jives
• ribs
• rags
• teases
• gibes
• jeers
• joshes
• ridicules
• parodies
• razzes
• hazes
• caricatures
• mocks
• satirizes
• rallies
• entertains
• lampoons
• diverts

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Recent Examples of jollies

Verb

Director Nisha Ganatra jollies it along, with editor Eleanor Infante making as much rhythmic sense of the mix-ups and physical craziness as possible. — Michael Phillips, Chicago Tribune, 6 Aug. 2025