jelly roll
Americannoun
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a thin, rectangular layer of sponge cake, spread with fruit jelly and rolled up.
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Slang: Vulgar.
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the vagina.
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sexual intercourse.
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Etymology
Origin of jelly roll
An Americanism dating back to 1890–95
Example Sentences
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The best traditional country album category was introduced at the Grammys this year alongside an award for best contemporary country album, which was won by rapper-turned-country-star Jelly Roll – after the Recording Academy said it wanted to honour both the genre's historic roots and its more modern sound.
From BBC
The celebrity judges — Chrissy Teigen, Jelly Roll and Sarah Michelle Gellar — rose to their feet, tears dancing in their eyes.
From Los Angeles Times
“I don’t know what’s gonna happen with the world, but you’re gonna be a star,” said Grammy-winning singer Jelly Roll, his voice nearly drowned by a chorus of applause from the audience.
From Los Angeles Times
Bailey blew the judges away during Week 1 with his soulful rendition of “Hard Fought Hallelujah,” bringing Jelly Roll to tears in the show’s first heartfelt moment of the season.
From Los Angeles Times
“We’re playing off each other so much. Now, there’s moments where Anthony doesn’t even have to kick it to somebody,” Jelly Roll said.
From Los Angeles Times
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