Jolly good!

interjection

Used to express approval, agreement or joy.

You've finished all your homework? Jolly good!
Visual representation of "jolly good!" - Used to express approval, agreement or joy.

Often appears as...

  • jolly good show
  • jolly good time

Usage tips

Colloquial

interjection

Used humorously to show mild or ironic approval or agreement.

He thinks he's a great singer? Well, jolly good for him.
Visual representation of "jolly good!" - Used humorously to show mild or ironic approval or agreement.

Often appears as...

  • jolly good for him
  • jolly good for her

Usage tips

Ironic

Colloquial

interjection

Used to express approval, agreement or joy.

You've finished all your homework? Jolly good!
Visual representation of "jolly good!" - Used to express approval, agreement or joy.

Often appears as...

  • jolly good show
  • jolly good time

Usage tips

Colloquial

interjection

Used humorously to show mild or ironic approval or agreement.

He thinks he's a great singer? Well, jolly good for him.
Visual representation of "jolly good!" - Used humorously to show mild or ironic approval or agreement.

Often appears as...

  • jolly good for him
  • jolly good for her

Usage tips

Ironic

Colloquial

Definition 1 of 2
Visual representation of "jolly good!"
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Positive Emphasis

Shows strong enthusiasm or agreement with someone's action or statement.

Illustration for Positive Emphasis
You got the promotion? Jolly good!
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British Vibe

Has a distinctively British flair; might sound quaint or old-fashioned to non-British listeners.

Illustration for British Vibe
A jolly good time at the Queen's tea party!
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Informal Cheer

Best used in casual or informal situations rather than formal events.

Illustration for Informal Cheer
That was a jolly good match we played!
LampPro Tip 1/3

Positive Emphasis

Shows strong enthusiasm or agreement with someone's action or statement.

Illustration for Positive Emphasis
You got the promotion? Jolly good!
LampPro Tip 2/3

British Vibe

Has a distinctively British flair; might sound quaint or old-fashioned to non-British listeners.

Illustration for British Vibe
A jolly good time at the Queen's tea party!
LampPro Tip 3/3

Informal Cheer

Best used in casual or informal situations rather than formal events.

Illustration for Informal Cheer
That was a jolly good match we played!
LampPro Tip 1/3

Positive Emphasis

Shows strong enthusiasm or agreement with someone's action or statement.

Illustration for Positive Emphasis
You got the promotion? Jolly good!
LampPro Tip 2/3

British Vibe

Has a distinctively British flair; might sound quaint or old-fashioned to non-British listeners.

Illustration for British Vibe
A jolly good time at the Queen's tea party!
LampPro Tip 3/3

Informal Cheer

Best used in casual or informal situations rather than formal events.

Illustration for Informal Cheer
That was a jolly good match we played!
Visual representation of the word "Jolly good!"

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