noun
General Slang
lollies
LOL-eez · noun · informal
Sweets / candy.
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Definitions
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Confectionery; sweets or candy.
“The kids filled a bag with lollies.”
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lollies In A Sentence
The kids filled a bag with lollies.
Origin & Usage
From 'lollipop'; standard Australian and NZ for sweets.
Variants
lolly
People Also Ask
What are 'lollies' in Australia?
'Lollies' are sweets or confectionery — what Americans call candy. The word covers all sorts, not just lollipops.
Does 'lolly' just mean lollipop?
No, in Australia a 'lolly' can be any sweet. 'Lolly' can also be slang for money.
Where does the word 'lollies' come from?
It derives from 'lollipop' but broadened to mean sweets in general across Australia and New Zealand.
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