jolly up

/ˌdʒɑli əp/
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Other forms: jollying up; jollied up

Definitions of jolly up
  1. verb
    cause (somebody) to feel happier or more cheerful
    synonyms: cheer, cheer up, jolly along
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    types:
    amuse
    make (somebody) laugh
    convulse
    make someone convulse with laughter
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