jelly roll

noun

1. a thin, rectangular layer of sponge cake, spread with fruit jelly and rolled up.
2. Slang: Vulgar.
   1. the vagina.
   2. sexual intercourse.

Word History and Origins

Origin of jelly roll¹

An Americanism dating back to 1890–95

Example Sentences

Malone’s touring partners Jelly Roll, set to headline Stagecoach 2025, and Sierra Ferrell will not join the “Rockstar” singer for his Indio shows.

From Los Angeles Times

The prince plays the part of a nervous customer as he faces the prospect of getting a first tattoo from US singer Jelly Roll.

From BBC

Jelly Roll, who has spent time in jail, promises a small tattoo - which turns out to be a big advert for the games on Prince Harry's neck.

From BBC

Jelly Roll, who has won country music awards, will appear at the closing ceremony in Vancouver on 16 February.

From BBC

Jelly Roll, no stranger to the tattooist's art himself, says he wants to give the prince a tattoo on the neck, as the pair are filmed in the East Side Ink tattoo studio.

From BBC