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

"It's vital the public are aware of these lollies and the hazard that they present," Detective Inspector Glenn Baldwin said in a press conference on Wednesday.

From BBC

Instead of ice creams and lollies, its chillers are stocked with frozen food, its shelves with soup, toiletries and vegetables at lower prices than in supermarkets.

From BBC

“Chocolate fizzy fondue? There's lightning lollies to dip. Anyone want one?”

From Literature

So it's a good idea to have a "leftover lolly plan".

From Salon

A helicopter dropped candy for a “lolly scramble.”

From New York Times