Meaning of "jelly" in the English dictionary

ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD JELLY

From Old French gelee frost, jelly, from geler to set hard, from Latin gelāre, from gelu frost.

Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.

PRONUNCIATION OF JELLY

jelly  [ˈdʒɛlɪ]

GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF JELLY

Jelly is a verb and can also act as a noun.

A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

The verb is the part of the sentence that is conjugated and expresses action and state of being.

See the conjugation of the verb jelly in English.

WHAT DOES JELLY MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of jelly in the English dictionary

The first definition of jelly in the dictionary is a fruit-flavoured clear dessert set with gelatine US and Canadian trademark: Jell-o. Other definition of jelly is a preserve made from the juice of fruit boiled with sugar and used as jam. Jelly is also a savoury food preparation set with gelatine or with a strong gelatinous stock and having a soft elastic consistency.

CONJUGATION OF THE VERB TO JELLY

PRESENT

Present

I jelly

you jelly

he/she/it jellies

we jelly

you jelly

they jelly

Present continuous

I am jellying

you are jellying

he/she/it is jellying

we are jellying

you are jellying

they are jellying

Present perfect

I have jellied

you have jellied

he/she/it has jellied

we have jellied

you have jellied

they have jellied

Present perfect continuous

I have been jellying

you have been jellying

he/she/it has been jellying

we have been jellying

you have been jellying

they have been jellying

Present tense is used to refer to circumstances that exist at the present time or over a period that includes the present time. The present perfect refers to past events, although it can be considered to denote primarily the resulting present situation rather than the events themselves.

PAST

Past

I jellied

you jellied

he/she/it jellied

we jellied

you jellied

they jellied

Past continuous

I was jellying

you were jellying

he/she/it was jellying

we were jellying

you were jellying

they were jellying

Past perfect

I had jellied

you had jellied

he/she/it had jellied

we had jellied

you had jellied

they had jellied

Past perfect continuous

I had been jellying

you had been jellying

he/she/it had been jellying

we had been jellying

you had been jellying

they had been jellying

Past tense forms express circumstances existing at some time in the past,

FUTURE

Future

I will jelly

you will jelly

he/she/it will jelly

we will jelly

you will jelly

they will jelly

Future continuous

I will be jellying

you will be jellying

he/she/it will be jellying

we will be jellying

you will be jellying

they will be jellying

Future perfect

I will have jellied

you will have jellied

he/she/it will have jellied

we will have jellied

you will have jellied

they will have jellied

Future perfect continuous

I will have been jellying

you will have been jellying

he/she/it will have been jellying

we will have been jellying

you will have been jellying

they will have been jellying

The future is used to express circumstances that will occur at a later time.

CONDITIONAL

Conditional

I would jelly

you would jelly

he/she/it would jelly

we would jelly

you would jelly

they would jelly

Conditional continuous

I would be jellying

you would be jellying

he/she/it would be jellying

we would be jellying

you would be jellying

they would be jellying

Conditional perfect

I would have jelly

you would have jelly

he/she/it would have jelly

we would have jelly

you would have jelly

they would have jelly

Conditional perfect continuous

I would have been jellying

you would have been jellying

he/she/it would have been jellying

we would have been jellying

you would have been jellying

they would have been jellying

Conditional or "future-in-the-past" tense refers to hypothetical or possible actions.

IMPERATIVE

Imperative

you jelly
we let´s jelly
you jelly

The imperative is used to form commands or requests.

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

Infinitive

to jelly

Past participle

jellied

Present Participle

jellying

Infinitive shows the action beyond temporal perspective. The present participle or gerund shows the action during the session. The past participle shows the action after completion.

TRANSLATION OF JELLY

Find out the translation of jelly to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.

The translations of jelly from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «jelly» in English.

• Translator English - Chinese: 果子冻
• Translator English - Spanish: gelatina
• English: jelly
• Translator English - Hindi: जेली
• Translator English - Arabic: جِيلِي
• Translator English - Russian: желе
• Translator English - Portuguese: gelatina
• Translator English - Bengali: জেলি
• Translator English - French: gelée
• Translator English - Malay: Jeli
• Translator English - German: Götterspeise
• Translator English - Japanese: ゼリー
• Translator English - Korean: 젤리
• Translator English - Javanese: Jeli
• Translator English - Vietnamese: thạch
• Translator English - Tamil: ஜெல்லி
• Translator English - Marathi: जेली
• Translator English - Turkish: jöle
• Translator English - Italian: gelatina
• Translator English - Polish: galareta
• Translator English - Ukrainian: желе
• Translator English - Romanian: jeleu
• Translator English - Greek: ζελέ
• Translator English - Afrikaans: gelei
• Translator English - Swedish: gelé
• Translator English - Norwegian: gele

10 QUOTES WITH «JELLY»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word jelly.

1

Jack Black

I make a mean peanut butter and jelly sandwich.

2

Nina Conti

I like my squishy, red, high-heeled Vivienne Westwood jelly shoes. They make you seem like you're much more of a go-er.

3

Lady Gaga

Because the sweeter the cake, the more bitter the jelly can be.

4

Marjorie Gubelmann

I don't think people should be fed mesclun salad and chicken breast. My grandmother would serve grits and oxtail stew at a formal dinner, and if you didn't like it, well then you ate more beans or you went home and ate a peanut butter and jelly sandwich.

5

Jennifer Hudson

I actually stopped working out because I don't want to lose my jelly.

6

Robert Irvine

Every meal should end with something sweet. Maybe it's jelly on toast at breakfast, or a small piece of chocolate at dinner - but it always helps my brain bring a close to the meal.

7

Billy Joel

There's nothing better than good sex. But bad sex? A peanut butter and jelly sandwich is better than bad sex.

8

Devin Kelley

I grew up in the '90s, so I've definitely resurrected many looks from my youth lately, including overalls, jelly shoes, and, of course, Doc Martens.

9

Evangeline Lilly

I would love to pretend I don't diet, but I work very hard. I stay active and eat very healthy. Anybody who says otherwise is either unhealthy or lying! I will admit that I'm addicted to sugar - licorice, Jujubees and jelly candies. And I actually love bran muffins!

10

Adriana Lima

When I get older, I don't think I'll like to have wrinkles, or a big jelly belly. I cannot have it.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «JELLY»

Discover the use of jelly in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to jelly and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.

Jelly Roll Dreams: 12 New Designs for Jelly Roll Quilts

Bestselling authors Pam & Nicky Lintott bring you 12 new Jelly Roll quilt designs, based on the best antique quilts from Pam's stunning collection.

‎2012

Jelly Roll Sampler Quilts

Presents instructions for sampler quilts that use pre-cut fabric squares and includes instructions, diagrams, and variations in color and design for each project.

Pam Lintott, Nicky Lintott, 2011

Better Than Peanut Butter and Jelly: Quick Vegetarian Meals ...

A new edition provides a wide range of vegetarian and vegan recipes for children and their families, in a guide that features kid-tested options and includes a wealth of healthy cooking tips. Original.

Marty Mattare, Wendy Muldawer, 2006

Layer Cake, Jelly Roll & Charm Quilts

Offers step-by-step instructions for eighteen quilts that are designed with pre-cut square fabrics.

Pam Lintott, Nicky Lintott, 2009

Two from One Jelly Roll Quilts

Features easy-to-follow quilt patterns that enable you to learn how to make stylish and economical quilts out of half a Jelly Roll.

Pam Lintott, Nicky Lintott, 2010

Mister Jelly Roll: The Fortunes of Jelly Roll Morton, New ...

Traces the jazz musician's career journey from Storyville to Broadway, showing the ways in which his unique compositions reflected the problems of America's poor

Alan Lomax, 1973

More Layer Cake, Jelly Roll and Charm Quilts

Offers fourteen quilt projects using using layer cakes, jelly rolls, charm packs, and pre-cut fabric bundles.

Pam Lintott, Nicky Lintott, 2011

Jelly Roll Inspirations

A showcase of new design talent, this book offers twelve brand new practical quilt projects to satisfy the ever-growing band of Jelly Roll addicts.

Pam Lintott, Nicky Lintott, 2009

Jelly Roll Quilts

This book features unique advice on making the most of this fresh approach to fabric, as well as tips on adapting the quilts to your existing stashes.

Pam Lintott, Nicky Lintott, 2008

The Jelly Effect: How to Make Your Communication Stick

By the time you close the final page of this book, you will be armed with practical, proven techniques that will help you be more effective in all your business dealings.

Andy Bounds, 2010

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «JELLY»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term jelly is used in the context of the following news items.

Marlborough sauvignon blanc given Jelly Tip twist

First it was raspberry Jelly Tip chocolate, then came Jelly Tip biscuits. ... 3 - has been added as an ingredient to the raspberry-flavoured jelly tip, ... «Stuff.co.nz, Jul 15»

Wenzhou markets sold frozen prawns injected with jelly

Frozen prawns, which tend to look shriveled and discolored when thawed, become heavier and appear more natural when injected with jelly, ... «EJ Insight, Jul 15»

Marlborough sauvignon blanc tops jelly tip favourite

Saint Clair Family Estate sauvignon blanc - Pioneer Block 3 - has been added as an ingredient to the raspberry-flavoured jelly tip, and paired ... «Marlborough Express, Jul 15»

Taste Test: Jelly Belly Popsicles

Have you ever wondered what a jelly bean filled frozen popsicle would taste like? Well you'll find out on this week's Taste Test. Just in time for ... «wnep.com, Jul 15»

Netizens assist grass jelly vendor

Assistance poured in from netizens after an elderly grass jelly vendor at Luodong Night Market (羅東夜市) in Yilan County, who worked until ... «Taipei Times, Jul 15»

Jelly wanging proves a hit at Ordsall Hall

Children had permission to chuck jelly as far as they could as the first ever World Jelly Wanging Championship came to Ordsall Hall this ... «Manchester Evening News, Jul 15»

At least 7 hospitalized in Iloilo after eating 'jelly roll' bread

At least seven people, most of them children, were hospitalized in a town in Iloilo after eating bread suspected to be contaminated, a television ... «GMA News, Jul 15»

Ancient Comb Jelly Bones?

... Jelly Bones? Comb jellies, soft-bodied marine creatures that swim by beating rows of cilia, may once have had a hard skeleton. By Jef Akst | July 13, 2015. «The Scientist, Jul 15»

Off the Fork: Grandma Forman's Jelly Cake and other state secrets

Grandma Forman's Jelly Cake is not a cake, contains no jelly and the recipe was classified information for most of the 20th century. «Shelter Island Reporter, Jul 15»

Nigel Slater's jelly recipes

The peaches ended up in a softly set jelly of elderflower cordial; the ... A grown-up version of the much-loved mandarin-orange jelly of my ... «The Guardian, Jul 15»