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jelly shot

In Australia, a jelly shot is what Americans call a Jell-O shot: alcohol set into flavoured gelatin and eaten by the spoonful or squeezed out of a small cup at parties.

ˈd͡ʒɛli ˈʃɑt187 viewsLast reviewed Jun 29, 2026+ Add a definition
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#1·Apr 28, 2026AUS

In Australia, a jelly shot is what Americans call a Jell-O shot: alcohol set into flavoured gelatin and eaten by the spoonful or squeezed out of a small cup at parties. The name swap is simple — Australians call it jelly where Americans call it Jell-O. The wobbly, brightly coloured party staple is the same either way.

She made a tray of jelly shots for the birthday party and they went in under ten minutes.
Origin: Australian English equivalent of American Jell-O shot; jelly is the standard Australian/British term for gelatin dessert. Editorial expansion authored on Slangora.
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#2·Apr 27, 2026AUS

(Australia) A Jell-O shot.

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