lollipop

noun
UK: /ˈlɒl.i.pɒp/
US: /ˈlɑː.li.pɑːp/

  1. A type of candy consisting of a piece of hard candy attached to a stick.

    1. I gave my son a lollipop after his doctor's appointment.
    2. The child clutched the cherry lollipop tightly, its sticky sweetness a comforting reward.

Synonyms

sucker hard candy
lollipop intransitive-verb

  1. To move or hang loosely.

    1. The child's hair lollipops around her face in the wind.
    2. Her colorful scarf lollipops in the breeze as she walks down the street.
lollipop transitive-verb

  1. To offer or entice someone with something attractive, like a bribe.

    1. The company tried to lollipop the client with a discount.
    2. He attempted to lollipop her into agreeing with extravagant gifts.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "lollipop" is /ˈlɒl.i.pɒp/ in British English and /ˈlɑː.li.pɑːp/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "lollipop": sucker, hard candy.

Example usage of "lollipop": "I gave my son a lollipop after his doctor's appointment.". More examples on the page.