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

What makes this choice even more interesting is the story behind Redbone, founded by brothers Pat and Lolly Vegas in their native California.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 8, 2022

Among the first to arrive were Hutton Easley and his wife, Lolly.

From Washington Post • Oct. 15, 2022

Mr White-Sansom's mother, Lolly Thompson, believes her son was pinned down by security staff following a row over him removing his T-shirt.

From BBC • Aug. 21, 2022

Though the skates come in lots of colors, all Moxi Lolly skates have the same liner, covered in vintage-style ads.

From New York Times • Sep. 24, 2021

“He and his mother have had a rough time. Lolly is the good sort of coconut.”

From "The Stars Beneath Our Feet" by David Barclay Moore