jollify

[ jol-uh-fahy ]
/ ˈdʒɒl əˌfaɪ /

verb (used with or without object), jol·li·fied, jol·li·fy·ing.

to make or become jolly or merry.

Origin of jollify

First recorded in 1815–25; jolly + -fy

Example sentences from the Web for jollify

  • To-night you may jollify; but after that you are under strict discipline, for a month at least.

    Mary Anerley |R. D. Blackmore
  • We met at the Corners last nite to jollify over the brave acts uv our Memphis frends, and I wuz the speeker.

    Swingin Round the Cirkle. |Petroleum V. Nasby

British Dictionary definitions for jollify

jollify
/ (ˈdʒɒlɪˌfaɪ) /

verb -fies, -fying or -fied

to be or cause to be jolly