jelly legs

When a child goes into a state of paralysis below the waist in order to get what he/she wants.

Kid: I WANT CANDY!!
Mom: No!
Kid: I WANT CANDY!(Kid goes into jelly legs mode)
Mom: Timmy stand up! I'm not going to carry you!
Kid: WAAAAAAAHHHH!
Mom: Jesus! Here...what do you want?

by Fallen_Samurai April 3, 2009

Jelly-Legged Jayme

A female who kneels faster than she lies, and betrayal is her favorite position.

“I should’ve known better than to trust her — turns out she’s a total Jelly-Legged Jayme.”

by Helga Jane August 1, 2025