Definition of Jellyroll

1. Noun. Thin sheet of sponge cake spread with jelly and then rolled up to make a cylindrical cake.

Exact synonyms: Swiss Roll
Generic synonyms: Sponge Cake

Definition of Jellyroll

1. Noun. (American English) A cylindrical cake containing jelly (jam), often called a Swiss roll. ¹

2. Noun. (derogatory slang) an overweight person. ¹

3. Noun. (by extension US slang) The female genitalia, sexual intercourse, or a lover. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Jellyroll

1. [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Jellyroll

jellybeans
jellybelly
jellycopter
jellycopters
jellyfish
jellyfish baby
jellyfish tree
jellyfishes
jellyfishlike
jellygraph
jellygraphs
jellying
jellyish
jellyleaf
jellylike
jellyrolls
jelutong
jelutongs
jemadar
jemadars
jemidar
jemidars
jemima
jemimas
jemlah goat
jemmied
jemmier

Literary usage of Jellyroll

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. The Bahamas: A Taste of the Islands by Paris Permenter, John Bigley (2000)
"The number one Bahamian dessert is made similar to a jellyroll. Peeled and seeded guavas are rolled in a dough that has been boiled and baked. ..."

2. Take It to Your Seat Writing Centers, Grades 5-6 by Sandi Johnson (2005)
"The green and purple antelope Wore a gigantic envelope While sitting on a cantaloupe A dirty, messy troll Was eating a jellyroll While hanging from a pole ..."

3. Gloucester Fishermen's Wives Cookbook by Susan Pollack (2005)
"Pour the mixture into an oil-greased 1 5" x 10" x 1" jellyroll pan. Bake at 400 degrees for about 20 minutes. Cut into squares and serve between hot ..."

4. The Cookbook for Men Whose Wives Don't Cook by Christopher Hamilton (2006)
"Think of a jellyroll. You're trying to "unroll" the tenderloin by slicing thinly with the knife. Work on it. Keep opening the meat with each slice and ..."

5. Forest and Conservation Nursery Associations: 1994 National Proceedings by Thomas D. Landis (1996)
"... bureaucratic and biological uncertainty. Container optimization Table 1. Container planting rate. Container Supercell Supercell jellyroll Plant band ..."

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