jollies
Bits of fun
Jollies is informal for kicks or thrills—pleasure derived from an activity, often mischievous or at someone else's expense: He gets his jollies from pranking coworkers.
The phrase get one's jollies implies indulgence in minor pleasures, sometimes with a hint of disapproval about how the enjoyment is obtained.
Yielding to desire
- enjoymentState of relishing something
- pleasureHappy, satisfied feeling
- delightIntense pleasure or satisfaction
- satisfactionState of fulfilled desires
self-indulgence · treat · reward · relish · savor · kicks · splurge · pampering
Risky exciting undertaking
- excitementState of eager enthusiasm
- adrenalineEmergency response hormone
- rollercoasterLooping amusement track vehicle
- skydivingRecreational freefall from aircraft
bungee · surfing · climbing · whitewater · extreme · daredevil · escapade · rush
Traveling amusement attraction
- entertainmentAgreeable diversion of attention
- pranksPlayful mischievous acts
- jokesHumorous remarks or stories
- clowningPlayful comic behavior
laughter · guffaw · games · skits · comedy · parody · satire · jesting
Lively, unrestrained enthusiasm
- elationIntense triumphant joy
- ebullienceEnthusiastic, overflowing liveliness
- enthusiasmIntense eager enjoyment
- vivacityAnimated spirit or energy
zest · vim · vigor · buoyancy · liveliness · animation · sprightliness · sparkle
indulgence
Yielding to desire
- enjoymentState of relishing something
- pleasureHappy, satisfied feeling
- delightIntense pleasure or satisfaction
satisfaction · self-indulgence · treat · reward · relish · savor · kicks · splurge · pampering · hedonism
adventure
Risky exciting undertaking
- excitementState of eager enthusiasm
- adrenalineEmergency response hormone
- rollercoasterLooping amusement track vehicle
skydiving · bungee · surfing · climbing · whitewater · extreme · daredevil · escapade · rush · kicks
funfair
Traveling amusement attraction
- entertainmentAgreeable diversion of attention
- pranksPlayful mischievous acts
- jokesHumorous remarks or stories
clowning · laughter · guffaw · games · skits · comedy · parody · satire · jesting · silliness
exuberance
Lively, unrestrained enthusiasm
- elationIntense triumphant joy
- ebullienceEnthusiastic, overflowing liveliness
- enthusiasmIntense eager enjoyment
vivacity · zest · vim · vigor · buoyancy · liveliness · animation · sprightliness · sparkle · effervescence
hobbies
Leisure activities for pleasure
picnic · camping · fishing · hiking · sailing · boardgames · videogames · crafts · gardening · sports
jolliesmisery
Intense prolonged distress
depression · despair · boredom · gloom · melancholy
- get one's jolliesExperience enjoyment or excitement
jollity, jolliness, jollied, jolliest, jollier, jollification