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How to pronounce “jolly”

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Pronunciation guide for jolly

Learning goal: Practice the English pronunciation of jolly with real speech in context.
Available examples: 8 YouTube examples
Real speech example: Stop being a bystander in your own lifeIt's a jolly, go-for-it, heave-ho type of --
Definition summary: Full of merriment and high spirits; jovial; joyous; merry.

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Stop being a bystander in your own life

It's a jolly, go-for-it, heave-ho type of --

[Adjective]
Full of merriment and high spirits; jovial; joyous; merry.
(colloquial, dated) Splendid, excellent, pleasant.
(informal) Drunk.
[Noun]
(UK, often humorous) A pleasure trip or excursion; especially, an expenses-paid or unnecessary one.
(slang, dated) A marine in the English navy.
(slang, archaic) A word of praise, or favorable notice.
Ellipsis of jolly boat.
[Adverb]
(British, dated) Very, extremely.
[Verb]
(transitive) To amuse or divert.
(transitive, informal, archaic) To praise or talk up.

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