JELLY

What Does Jelly Mean in a Text?

The Quick Answer

When used in a text, "jelly" means jealous.

More Observations...

This is just one way of shortening the word "jealous." (Others include "jeal," "jello," and "jel)." In the UK, the TV show The Only Way is Essex (TOWIE) was responsible for popularizing "jelly" (and its many other variations).

These derivatives of jealous often describe envy not jealously, and they are contributing to the distinction between these two words blurring. Here is more about the difference between jealousy and envy.

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Jelly means jealous.

Summary of Key Points

Jelly
Definition:	Jealous
Type:	Word and Abbreviation
Guessability:	2: Quite easy to guess
Typical Users:	Adults and Teenagers

An Academic Look at Jelly

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When used to mean "jealous," "jelly" is a slang term. Slang is informal language that consists of words, phrases, and uses of language that are often restricted to a specific context or a particular group of users. It is not typically used in formal or professional settings.