noun
lolly
LOL-ee
Lolly (noun) means (British/Australian, informal) A piece of candy, or a lollipop. Example: “He handed out lollies to all the kids at the party.”
noun
1
(British/Australian, informal) A piece of candy, or a lollipop.
"He handed out lollies to all the kids at the party."
2
(British) An ice lolly — a frozen, flavoured treat on a stick.
"We bought ice lollies to cool off on the hot afternoon."
3
(slang, British) Money.
"He's not short of lolly these days."
How to use lolly
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishBritish/Australian slang for sweets in general, or an ice pop — also used casually to mean money.
UK vs US
Mainly British and Australian usage; Americans would say "candy" or "popsicle."
Common pairings
ice lolly
a bag of lollies
plenty of lolly
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Word forms
- Plural
- lollies
- Comparative
- lollier
- Superlative
- lolliest
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Etymology
A shortening of "lollipop."
Synonyms
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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.
