lolly
20 synonyms and 0 antonyms for lolly, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — (British/Australian, informal) A piece of candy, or a lollipop.
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How to use lolly
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Etymology
A shortening of "lollipop."
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What does “lolly” mean?
The word “lolly” means (British/Australian, informal) A piece of candy, or a lollipop. In plain terms, british/Australian slang for sweets in general, or an ice pop — also used casually to mean money.
How do you pronounce “lolly”?
“Lolly” is pronounced LOL-ee (/ˈlɒl.i/ in IPA).
How do you use “lolly” in a sentence?
Here is “lolly” used in a sentence: “He's not short of lolly these days.”
What part of speech is “lolly”?
“Lolly” is a noun.
How many meanings does “lolly” have?
“Lolly” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: (British/Australian, informal) A piece of candy, or a lollipop.