lolly

noun

lol·​ly ˈlä-lē How to pronounce lolly (audio)
plural lollies
Synonyms of lollynext
1
British : a piece of candy
especially : hard candy
2
British : money

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Examples of lolly in a Sentence

I had to cough up the lolly when I lost the bet.
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Tests confirmed that the lollies tested contained potentially lethal levels of methamphetamine. — Anna Gordon, TIME, 14 Aug. 2024 Kids can help themselves to lollies and ice creams from a large chest freezer under the shade of a green parasol. — Jenny Southan, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 July 2024

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Etymology

short for lollipop

First Known Use

1854, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of lolly was in 1854

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“Lolly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lolly. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.

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