Lolly Meaning in English

word

US

ˈɫɑɫi

LAH-lee

UK

lˈɒli

LOL-ee

Definition

A sweet or candy on a stick, also called a lollipop. Mostly used in British, Australian, and New Zealand English.

Usage & Nuances

"Lolly" is informal and chiefly British, Australian, or New Zealand English; in American English the word "lollipop" is used. In Britain, "lolly" sometimes means any candy, but most commonly refers to a lollipop (hard candy on a stick). Not used to mean "money" in American English.

• Spanish: piruleta - paleta (caramelo) - chupetín
• Portuguese (BR): pirulito - bala no palito
• Portuguese (PT): chupa-chupa - rebuçado no pau
• Chinese (Simplified): 棒棒糖
• Chinese (Traditional): 棒棒糖
• Hindi: लॉलीपॉप
• Arabic: مصاصة
• Bengali: ললিপপ - টফি (ছোঁটি সহ)
• Russian: леденец на палочке - леденец
• Japanese: ペロペロキャンディー - ロリポップ
• Vietnamese: kẹo mút
• Korean: 막대사탕
• Turkish: lolipop - şeker (çubuklu)
• Urdu: لالی پاپ
• Indonesian: permen lolipop - permen batang

Example Sentences

Can I have a lolly after dinner?

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She gave each child a cherry-flavored lolly.

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The lolly was too big for the little boy to finish.

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Do you want a lolly? I’ve got lots of different flavors.

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He bought a lolly at the shop on his way home.

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Kids love a cold ice lolly on a hot day.

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