Meaning & use
lollies
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Sweets or candies, especially lollipops; a term used chiefly in British and Australian English.
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The kids traded lollies at the back of the classroom during recess.
She bought a bag of lollies from the corner shop on her way home.
A note on using this word
Common in British, Australian, and New Zealand English; American English typically uses 'candy' instead.
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candysweets
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