lolly

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noun, plural lol·lies.

lollipop.

British Informal.

a piece of candy, especially hard candy.

a treat.

a small bribe or gratuity.

money.

Idioms

do one's lolly, Australian Slang. to lose one's temper.

Origin:
1765–75; shortening of lollypop

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lolly (ˈlɒlɪ)

—n , pl -lies
1.	an informal word for lollipop
2.	(Brit) short for ice lolly
3.	(Brit), (Austral), (NZ) a slang word for money
4.	informal (Austral), (NZ) a sweet, esp a boiled one
5.	informal (Austral) do the lolly, do one's lolly to lose one's temper

[shortened from lollipop]

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