lolly

[ lol-ee ]

noun

, plural lol·lies.

1. lollipop.
2. British Informal.
   1. a piece of candy, especially hard candy.
   2. a treat.
   3. a small bribe or gratuity.
   4. money.

lolly

/ 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. do the lolly or do one's lolly informal.
   to lose one's temper

Word History and Origins

Origin of lolly¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of lolly¹

shortened from lollipop

Idioms and Phrases

Idioms

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

Example Sentences

She plays Lolly, an affable inmate who listens to Piper recount her gruesome bashing of Pennsatucky, whom she believes she killed.

From The Daily Beast

He had been known to make away with the materials of Lolly's detestable occupation when he got the chance.

From Project Gutenberg

I'll go out and smoke a cigar, if you'll come with me, Lolly.

From Project Gutenberg

Yas, honey, Mammys comin; comin wid yo lolly-pop, kase she want yo ter step out spry.

From Project Gutenberg

That, then, was Hank Lolly's introduction to a proper and conventional religious life.

From Project Gutenberg

Seems he's been knocking around the country with Hank Lolly and knows of two or three that are up for sale.

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