lolly

[lol-ee]

noun

plural

lollies 

1. lollipop.

2. British Informal.

   1. a piece of candy, especially hard candy.

   2. a treat.

   3. a small bribe or gratuity.

   4. money.

lolly

/ ˈlɒlɪ /

noun

1. an informal word for lollipop

2. short for ice lolly

3. a slang word for money

4. informal,  a sweet, esp a boiled one

5. informal,  to lose one's temper

Word History and Origins

Origin of lolly¹

First recorded in 1765–75; shortening of lollypop ( def. )

Word History and Origins

Origin of lolly¹

shortened from _lollipop

Idioms and Phrases

Idioms

1. do one's lolly, to lose one's temper.

Example Sentences

"We have given out more water, sun cream, and ice lollies than any previous year," added Mr Berryman.

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The lolly contained pea protein – which her son, like Rex, is severely allergic too.

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He recommended that children have water or cold milk as alternatives to slushies - or if they want a sweet drink, fruit flavoured water with ice cubes, a diet drink or a low-sugar ice lolly.

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"It's vital the public are aware of these lollies and the hazard that they present," Detective Inspector Glenn Baldwin said in a press conference on Wednesday.

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Instead of ice creams and lollies, its chillers are stocked with frozen food, its shelves with soup, toiletries and vegetables at lower prices than in supermarkets.

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