as in cash
something (as pieces of stamped metal or printed paper) customarily and legally used as a medium of exchange, a measure of value, or a means of payment
I had to cough up the lolly when I lost the bet
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Recent Examples of lolly
The now-viral clip shows Burgess's mom treating Bear to a Ninja Turtle puppy lolly.
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Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 June 2025
Told me about finishing off a packet of lollies and replaced them.
—Darlin Tillery, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 June 2025
Tests confirmed that the lollies tested contained potentially lethal levels of methamphetamine.
—Anna Gordon, TIME, 14 Aug. 2024
Kids can help themselves to lollies and ice creams from a large chest freezer under the shade of a green parasol.
—Jenny Southan, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 July 2024
This was at a time when there wasn't much that the Spice Girls weren't advertising, after Walkers crisps, Chupa Chups lollies, Pepsi.
—Anita Bhagwandas, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Oct. 2023
Like a good friend, three weeks later, Mr. Quintero showed up for Mr. Walters at his birthday/Australia Day open house in January where about 80 guests snacked on Vegemite, Tim Tams and assorted Aussie lollies at Mr. Walter’s Chelsea apartment decked out with Australian flags.
—Rosalie R. Radomsky, New York Times, 5 May 2023
Even better, Ring Pops are a smart, toy-like alternative to stick lollies for hands-free holding.
—Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 12 Apr. 2023
This gourmet chocolate shop makes everything from message heart chocolate lollies to heart truffles.
—Gege Reed, The Courier-Journal, 4 Feb. 2020
Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 June 2025
Told me about finishing off a packet of lollies and replaced them.
—Darlin Tillery, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 June 2025
Tests confirmed that the lollies tested contained potentially lethal levels of methamphetamine.
—Anna Gordon, TIME, 14 Aug. 2024
Kids can help themselves to lollies and ice creams from a large chest freezer under the shade of a green parasol.
—Jenny Southan, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 July 2024
This was at a time when there wasn't much that the Spice Girls weren't advertising, after Walkers crisps, Chupa Chups lollies, Pepsi.
—Anita Bhagwandas, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Oct. 2023
Like a good friend, three weeks later, Mr. Quintero showed up for Mr. Walters at his birthday/Australia Day open house in January where about 80 guests snacked on Vegemite, Tim Tams and assorted Aussie lollies at Mr. Walter’s Chelsea apartment decked out with Australian flags.
—Rosalie R. Radomsky, New York Times, 5 May 2023
Even better, Ring Pops are a smart, toy-like alternative to stick lollies for hands-free holding.
—Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 12 Apr. 2023
This gourmet chocolate shop makes everything from message heart chocolate lollies to heart truffles.
—Gege Reed, The Courier-Journal, 4 Feb. 2020
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lolly
Noun
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Founded in 2011, PLD Space has raised more than 160 million euros ($188 million) to date, but the company is highly leveraged, with half of its cash coming in the form of loans.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
9 July 2025
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Gone are Gascón’s reformist policies discouraging the use of cash bail and limiting the use of sentencing enhancements.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 July 2025
Noun
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There are several benefits to installing a bidet, including saving money on toilet paper and wipes, as well as helping to prevent clogs caused by excessive use of these products.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 July 2025
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While the agency expected to receive the grant funding on July 1, state officials noted that the federal government has until Sept. 30, 2026, to release the money to the states.—
Silas Allen
July 13,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 July 2025
Noun
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Then, select the perfect charm to express your style, with options including a coin, a heart, a lightning bolt, a lock and a butterfly.—
Caitlyn Martyn
may earn a commission if you buy through our referral links. This content was created by a team that works independently from the Fox newsroom.,
FOXNews.com,
8 July 2025
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The new coin will help Berry’s Fantasy Life platform build out a more customizable app and mobile experiences for players.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
7 July 2025
Noun
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With a sound currency fixed to gold, and lower taxes across the board, Germany’s economy boomed.—
Nathan Lewis,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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After leading crackdowns on digital currencies, such as Liberty Reserve and E-Gold in the 1990s, the agency best known for protecting U.S. presidents has become one of the world's biggest crypto custodians.—
Myles Miller Bloomberg News,
arkansasonline.com,
7 July 2025
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“Lolly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lolly. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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