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lol⋅ly

[lol-ee]
–noun, plural -lies.
1. lollipop.
2. British Informal.
a. a piece of candy, esp. hard candy.
b. a treat.
c. a small bribe or gratuity.
d. money.
3. do one's lolly, Australian Slang. to lose one's temper.

Origin:
1765–75; shortening of lollypop
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lol·ly   (lŏl'ē)   
n.   pl. lol·lies Chiefly British
    1. A piece of candy, especially hard candy.

    2. A lollipop.

  1. Money.


[Short for lollipop.]
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