Jollification


[jol-uh-fi-key-shuh n] /ˌdʒɒl ə fɪˈkeɪ ʃən/

noun
1.
merrymaking; festivity.
/ˌdʒɒlɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
noun
1.
a merry festivity
n.

“merrymaking,” 1809, American English, from jolly + -fication. Shortened form jolly led to phrase get (one’s) jollies “have fun” (1957).

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