Talk:jolly
Latest comment: 7 years ago by RDBury in topic Dated as adverb?
Dated as adverb? edit
Not sure the single word 'dated' adequately sums up the current usage of 'jolly' as an adverb. First, it's still used humorously to indicate a stereotypical British accent as in "Jolly good show, old chap!" I've also heard it used in a non-humorous way by Youtubers, so perhaps it's still current for some regional accents. A more expert opinion is needed, and anyway I don't know how to fit "dated and/or humorous and/or regional in the template. --RDBury (talk) 22:59, 24 September 2016 (UTC)
- When it's used humorously, doesn't the humour arise from the fact that it is dated but being used without comment in contemporary English? Equinox ◑ 10:32, 25 September 2016 (UTC)
- I think when it's used humorously it would usually be intended for an North American audience who wouldn't necessarily know it's dated. But maybe I'm misinterpreting it. --RDBury (talk) 07:02, 26 September 2016 (UTC)