jollier

[ jol-ee-er ]

noun

1. a person who jollies, especially a person who uses teasing flattery in order to gain a desired aim.

Word History and Origins

Origin of jollier¹

An Americanism dating back to 1895–1900; jolly + -er ¹

Example Sentences

“You go to anywhere that’s cold like Chicago — huge Christmas town — Boston, New York … you see Christmas happening and you feel that Yuletide sensation in the air and everyone gets a little nicer and a little jollier and a little happier,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times

“You go to anywhere that’s cold like Chicago — huge Christmas town — Boston, New York … you see Christmas happening and you feel that Yuletide sensation in the air and everyone gets a little nicer and a little jollier and a little happier,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times

Yet the place is much looser and jollier than some of the tasting-menu chambers that have marched into town lately, like Saga, 63 Clinton and One White Street.

From New York Times

It also makes "Peacemaker" a jollier and more complicated view into the DC world than those we see in the movies because Chris Smith isn't merely human, he's average.

From Salon

Even the jollier song “Perfect Wife,” with its upbeat drums and lively flutes, feels somber in the broader context of the project.

From Washington Post