lollipop

English

WOTD – 1 August 2008
A child licking a lollipop.

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Etymology

Multiple theories abound. One is that it is borrowed from Angloromani lollipobbul (“candy apple”).

Pronunciation

  • (UK) IPA(key): /lɒl.i.pɒp/
  • (US) IPA(key): /lɑ.li.pɑp/
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  • Rhymes: -ɒp

Noun

lollipop (plural lollipops)

  1. An item of confectionery consisting of a piece of candy/sweet attached to a stick.

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