Thesaurus results for LOLLY

lolly

noun

ˈlä-lē

Definition of lolly

British

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. — Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 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 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

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Noun

Oura might not be under the same pressure to access capital as a cash-burning startup.

— Morgan Chittum, Fortune, 6 Oct. 2026
The program gives cash to service members who suffer severe injuries.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of cash

Noun

The organization, created in 1961 by first lady Jacqueline Kennedy, receives no government funding, and raises money through private donations and sales of retail merchandise.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 5 Oct. 2026
With his ring powered up, John flies over and drops off a bag of money as restitution to the waitress Maggie (Hannah Christine Shetler) who lost her family in the Manhunter attack.

— Jordan Moreau, Variety, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of money

Noun

Players who find a match mark the square on their tabla with a bean or coin; the game continues until players finish predetermined objectives, such as completing a column, a row, the four corners, or the entire board.

— Sanat Pai Raikar, Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Oct. 2026
Precious metals, coins, and stones require different checks, and both their characteristics and applicable market prices inform the amount offered.

— Kaitlyn Gomez, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of coin

Noun

Argentina's Treasury faces nearly $25 billion in foreign-currency debt payments coming due in 2027.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 3 Oct. 2026
Meanwhile, China is attracting more visitors with its visa-free entry policies, and Japan’s weak currency is drawing in a record number of tourists.

— Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of currency

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