jollier

[ jol-ee-er ]

noun
  1. a person who jollies, especially a person who uses teasing flattery in order to gain a desired aim.

Origin of jollier

1
An Americanism dating back to 1895–1900; jolly + -er1

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How to use jollier in a sentence

  • Yes, he had grown thinner, and Cousin Giles was putting on too much flesh and growing jollier.

    A Little Girl in Old Salem | Amanda Minnie Douglas
  • Porter—he died at Julesburg afterwards—was a great jollier, and he wasn't afraid of anybody on earth.

    The Nerve of Foley | Frank H. Spearman
  • O Walter, what a jolly place this is,” said his little brother,—“jollier than Semlyn even.

    St. Winifred's | Frederic W. Farrar
  • He is often a "jollier" and tells stories well, especially anecdotes and personal experiences.

    How to Analyze People on Sight | Elsie Lincoln Benedict and Ralph Paine Benedict
  • One does not need to be a raw "jollier" in order to be polite.

    The Psychology of Salesmanship | William Walker Atkinson