JOLLIFICATION

merrymaking, conviviality, jollification

(noun) a boisterous celebration; a merry festivity

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

jollification (plural jollifications)

A merrymaking; noisy festivity.

Source: Wiktionary


Jol`li*fi*ca"tion, n. Etym: [Jolly + L. -ficare (in comp.) to make. See -fy.]

Definition: A merrymaking; noisy festivity. [Colloq.] We have had a jollification or so together. Sir W. Scott.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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Word of the Day

15 May 2025

PARSIMONIOUS

(adjective) excessively unwilling to spend; ā€œparsimonious thrift relieved by few generous impulsesā€; ā€œlived in a most penurious manner--denying himself every indulgenceā€


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