jollier

A jollier tells a funny story to his friends at the picnic.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A person who jests or jokes: "jollier" refers to someone who habitually makes jokes or engages in playful banter, often to amuse others.
   • A flatterer or cajoler: In informal usage, "jollier" can also describe a person who uses cheerful talk or flattery to persuade or influence someone.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • He was known as the office jollier, always lifting spirits with his witty remarks. (A person who jokes and amuses others.)
  • She played the jollier at the party, keeping everyone entertained with her stories. (Someone who uses humour to create a lively atmosphere.)

Advanced Usage

• "to play the jollier": to adopt the role of a jester or cheerful persuader.
  • When negotiations stalled, he played the jollier to lighten the mood. (He used humour to ease tension.)

Variants and Related Words

• Jolly (adjective): full of high spirits; cheerful.

  • The jolly old man laughed heartily. (Cheerful and merry.)

• Jollify (verb): to make or become jolly; to celebrate.

  • They jollified the evening with songs and games. (They made the evening merry.)

• Jollification (noun): a festive celebration.

  • The jollification lasted until dawn. (The merrymaking continued.)

Synonyms

• Jester: a professional joker or fool, especially in a royal court.
• Wag: a person who is fond of making jokes.
• Cajoler: someone who persuades others by flattery or gentle urging.

Related Idioms

• "A jollier's tongue": a phrase describing someone who uses flattery or humour to achieve an end.
  • Beware of his jollier's tongue; he may be trying to charm you into agreeing. (He uses cheerful talk to manipulate.)

Additional Notes

• This word is primarily used in American English and is somewhat dated or informal in modern contexts. It often carries a nuance of being both amusing and slightly manipulative.