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brown jolly

(West Indies, dated) An aubergine, an eggplant.

ˈbɹaʊn ˈd͡ʒɑli163 viewsLast reviewed Sep 6, 2026+ Add a definition
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#1·Apr 27, 2026Caribbean

(West Indies, dated) An aubergine, an eggplant.

Origin: A Hobson-Jobson for brinjal. Origin information sourced from Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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#2·May 2, 2026

An aubergine, an eggplant.

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Brown jolly means: An aubergine, an eggplant.. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up. For most families this word will pass by without incident; it is more a vocabulary curiosity than a parenting concern.

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brown jolly means: An aubergine, an eggplant.. Register: neutral, standard English. A common learner mistake is using the word in a register it does not fit, or assuming a single global meaning; native speakers immediately notice when slang appears in formal contexts, so always check the surrounding register before producing it yourself. A formal-English equivalent (a synonym or descriptive phrase) is usually safer in writing. When in doubt, paraphrase rather than reuse the slang form.

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