jellyroll

jelly roll

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Definitions of jellyroll word

noun jellyroll a thin, rectangular layer of sponge cake, spread with fruit jelly and rolled up. 1
noun jellyroll Slang: Vulgar. the vagina. sexual intercourse. 1
noun jellyroll (US) A cylindrical cake containing jelly (jam), often called a Swiss roll. 1
noun jellyroll a thin sheet of spongecake spread with jelly and rolled in a spiral 0
noun jellyroll (Slang) (derogatory) an overweight person. 0
noun jellyroll (by extension, US slang) The female genitalia, sexual intercourse, or a lover. 0

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Origin of jellyroll

First appearance:

before 1890

One of the 20% newest English words

An Americanism dating back to 1890-95

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Parts of speech for Jellyroll

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jellyroll popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 34% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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