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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

jollies

/ˈdʒɒliːz/ noun · British & US
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What does jollies mean?

noun

Small pieces of metal or other material used to decorate or fasten something, such as a button or a stud. A small amount of something, especially money.

Example

"The old-fashioned brooch had a few jollies of silver on its edge."

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