jel·ly (j l  )n. pl. jel·lies 1. A soft, semisolid food substance with a resilient consistency, made by the setting of a liquid containing pectin or gelatin or by the addition of gelatin to a liquid, especially such a substance made of fruit juice containing pectin boiled with sugar. 2. Something, such as a petroleum ointment, having the consistency of a soft, semisolid food substance. 3. A shapeless, pulpy mass: The hero's laser zapped the monster, turning it to jelly. 4. Something, such as a body part, that has suddenly become limp or enervated: Her knees turned to jelly when she learned she won first prize. 5. A jellyfish. v. jel·lied, jel·ly·ing, jel·lies v.tr. To cause to have the consistency of jelly. v.intr. To acquire the consistency of jelly. See Synonyms at coagulate. [Middle English gelee, from Old French, from Vulgar Latin *gel  ta, from Latin, feminine past participle of gelre, to freeze; see gel- in Indo-European roots.] |
jellies [ˈdʒɛlɪz]
pl n
1. Brit slang gelatine capsules of temazepam, dissolved and injected as a recreational drug
2. (Clothing & Fashion) Also called jelly shoes shoes made from brightly coloured transparent plastic
[shortened from gelatine]
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