lolly

Everyday

1. In the UK and Ireland, a lolly is an ice lolly (frozen juice on a stick) or a lollipop (a hard sweet on a stick). tree →
2. In Australia and New Zealand, a lolly is any sweet or candy. tree →
3. In British slang, lolly means money. tree →

In the lessons

In everyday life children buy lollies at the shop or the beach; in Australia and NZ the «lolly aisle» is the sweets section, and «lollies» are given at parties. A «lollipop lady/man» (UK) helps children cross the road with a round sign. Phrases: «ice lolly», «lolly stick», «lolly bag», «lollipop lady».

Examples

• It was so hot we bought ice lollies. tree →
• The dentist gave me a sugar-free lolly. tree →
• In Australia, lollies means sweets. tree →
• We each got a lolly bag at the party. tree →
• Save the lolly sticks for our craft project. tree →
• The lollipop lady helped us cross the road. tree →
• My ice lolly melted down my arm. tree →
• Don't eat too many lollies — they're bad for your teeth. tree →

Note

Plural: lollies (y → ies). Meaning depends on the country: UK = ice lolly or lollipop; Australia/NZ = any sweet; US says «popsicle» for an ice lolly and «candy» for sweets. Lollies have lots of sugar — brush your teeth afterwards.