English Explanatory Dictionary

jell out

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To loaf around, relax, hang out; to be distracted or dreamy.
verb
  1. Synonym of jell (“gel, set”).

Word forms

jell out jells out jelling out jelled out

Etymology

Uncertain. Plausibly a eggcorn from, or a humorously intentional alteration of, chill out. Alternatively, perhaps a figurative extension from the gelatin-related sense, as gelatins are allowed to rest while they set up, and their setting up involves stasis and calm.

Synonyms

chill out veg out jell
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