General
jelly
What does jelly mean?
A young green coconut prized for its soft jelly flesh and refreshing water; sold by 'jelly man'.
"Buy a jelly coconut fi cool down."
Origin
Jamaican Patois usage of English 'jelly'.
Frequently asked questions
What is a jelly coconut?
It's a young green coconut prized for its soft jelly flesh and refreshing coconut water.
Why is it called jelly?
Because the young coconut's flesh is soft and jelly-like, unlike the hard meat of a mature coconut.
Who sells jelly coconuts?
They're sold by a 'jelly man', often at the roadside, who machetes them open for the water and jelly.
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