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lollipop

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/ˈlɑːliˌpɒp/ · lol-li-pop

a type of sweet consisting of a piece of hard candy mounted on a stick.

Meanings

nouninformal

a type of sweet consisting of a piece of hard candy mounted on a stick.

ایک قسم کی مٹھائی جو ایک سخت چینی کے ٹکڑے پر چمچ کی طرح لگائی جاتی ہے۔

لولی پاپ

loli paap

Synonyms

candysweettreatمٹھائیکینڈےشیرینی

Antonyms

bittersourspicyکڑواتیزخراب

Common Collocations

  • fruit-flavored lollipop
  • chocolate lollipop
  • lollipop stick

Example Sentences

She bought a lollipop from the candy store.

اس نے مٹھائی کی دکان سے لولی پاپ خریدا۔

Us ne mithai ki dukaan se loli paap kharida.

The children enjoyed their colorful lollipops during the party.

بچوں نے پارٹی کے دوران اپنے رنگین لولی پاپ کا لطف اٹھایا۔

Bachon ne party ke doran apne rangeen loli paap ka lutf uthaya.

He gave her a lollipop as a sweet gesture.

اس نے ایک میٹھا اشارہ دیتے ہوئے اسے ایک لولی پاپ دیا۔

Us ne ek meetha ishaara dete hue use ek loli paap diya.

Easily Confused With

lollipop lady:A lollipop lady is a person, typically a crossing guard, who helps children cross the street, while lollipop refers to the candy.

Word Family

lollipops
nounلولی پاپس

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'lolly' being something you enjoy, which helps you remember it's a sweet treat.

Imagine a bright and colorful lollipop spinning in the sun.

🗣️ Urdu Proverb

میٹھا بول، میٹھا کھاؤ

meetha bol, meetha khao

Speak sweetly, eat sweetly.

📖 Etymology

Origin: unknown "lollipop" — the exact origin is uncertain, but the word combines ‘lolly’ meaning tongue and ‘pop’ meaning to hit.

First known use: circa 1800

The term has been used since at least the early 20th century for a sweet confection on a stick.