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lolly

American  
[lol-ee] / ˈlɒl i /

noun

plural

lollies

  1. lollipop.

  2. British Informal.

    1. a piece of candy, especially hard candy.

    2. a treat.

    3. a small bribe or gratuity.

    4. money.

idioms

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

lolly British  
/ 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. informal to lose one's temper

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Etymology

Origin of lolly

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

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