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Definition of lolly

lolly

/ˈlɒl.i/
lol · ly
Plural:lollies
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lolly Lexical Profile

lolly Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

British A piece of hard boiled candy or flavored ice frozen onto the end of a small stick; a lollipop or ice pop.

Example

"On a hot summer afternoon, the children bought an orange ice lolly from the corner shop."

2

Australian Any small piece of confectionery or sweet candy, whether on a stick or not (also used in New Zealand).

Example

"She brought a bag of mixed lollies to share during the road trip."

3

British Money or cash (informal slang).

Example

"The antique dealer made plenty of lolly selling vintage watches at the market."

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• Rhymes for lolly

• Nearby Words

loll
lollapalooza
lollipop
lolly
lollygag
lollygagger
lomami

Word Origin & Etymology

Shortened from 'lollipop' in the mid-19th century, which likely derives from northern English dialect 'lolly' (meaning 'tongue') and 'pop' (meaning 'slap').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Lolly. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/lolly
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