Meaning & Definition of word "Jelly"
Jelly
/ˈdʒɛli/
noun:
- 1. A sweet, soft, transparent or translucent food product made by boiling fruit juice and sugar until it reaches a gel-like consistency.
- Example: I spread strawberry jelly on my toast this morning.
- 2. A gelatinous substance used in cooking or food preparation.
- Example: The chef used a fruit jelly to glaze the dessert.
- 3. A term used to describe something that is soft or has a gel-like consistency.
- Example: The old sofa was so worn out that it felt like sitting on jelly.
verb:
- 1. To make something into jelly; to preserve food in the form of jelly.
- Example: She decided to jelly the excess apples from her orchard to avoid waste.
Etymology
●Middle English 'gele', from Old French 'gelée', from Latin 'gelata', meaning 'frozen'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
jelly belly:
Referring to someone who is overly sensitive or has insecurities.
in a jelly:
Someone who is feeling nervous or scared.
jellyfish:
A person who is indecisive or spineless.
Related Words
jam:
A spread made from fruit and sugar, similar to jelly but thicker.
marmalade:
A preserve made from citrus fruits.
gelatin:
A substance derived from collagen, used to make jelly.
Slang Meanings of jelly
Meaning: Feeling jealous or envious.
● Example Sentence: She's so jelly of my new car!
Meaning: Used to describe something that is soft or wobbly.
● Example Sentence: That dessert was so jelly!