noun General Slang

lolly

LOL-ee · noun · informal

A sweet or piece of candy

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Definitions

1

A sweet or confection; 'lollies' is the general word for candy.

“The kids spent their pocket money on lollies at the dairy.”
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2

Money, especially a sum of it; as in 'a fair bit of lolly'.

“He made a tidy bit of lolly selling the old car.”
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lolly In A Sentence

The kids spent their pocket money on lollies at the dairy.
He made a tidy bit of lolly selling the old car.

Origin & Usage

British and Australasian 'lolly' for a sweet, from 'lollipop'.

Variants lollies

People Also Ask

What does lolly mean in New Zealand?

It means a sweet or piece of candy. 'Lollies' is the everyday word for confectionery, the way Americans say 'candy'.

Is a lolly the same as a lollipop?

Not exactly. The word comes from 'lollipop', but in Aussie and Kiwi use a lolly is any sweet, not just one on a stick.

Can lolly mean money?

Yes, informally 'lolly' can also mean money or cash, as in 'making a bit of lolly'.

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