noun
lolly
LAH-lee/ˈlɑːli/
A lollipop or other piece of candy.
The unwrapped lolly has a red-and-cream spiral and a white stick.
Etymology
Lolly is a shortened form of lollipop, which first named a soft sweetmeat and later hard candy on a stick. The formation of lollipop itself is obscure.
More examples
- The candy jar holds a handful of colorful lollies.
- He sucks on a lolly while we wait.
- I tuck a wrapped lolly into each party bag.
Forms
lolly · lollies
Similar words
- lollipop
- Lollipop specifically names a piece of candy on a stick.
- candy
- Candy is the usual American term for these sweet treats.