lolly

American  

[lol-ee] / ˈlɒl i /

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.

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idioms

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

lolly British  

/ 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

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Etymology

Origin of lolly

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

Example Sentences

Through Elmer, we considered the white of snowmen and the purple of scarves; the pink of strawberry ice lollies and the red of sunsets.

From The Wall Street Journal

I would sip ice-cold cordial and suck ice lollies to keep dehydration at bay the best I could.

From BBC

"What are you going to have? A lolly?" she was filmed saying, briskly.

From BBC

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

From BBC

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

From BBC