jollify
pronunciation
How to pronounce jollify in British English:
UK ['dʒɒlɪfaɪ]
How to pronounce jollify in American English:
US ['dʒɒləˌfaɪ]
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- Verb:
- celebrate noisily, often indulging in drinking; engage in uproarious festivities
Word Origin
- jollify (v.)
- 1824, back-formation from jollification. Related: Jollified; jollifying.