lollipop
Translation
lollipop, sucker
Examples
The child is eating a red lollipop.
The child is eating a red lollipop.
Grammar Patterns
((a/an)) lollipop a type of candy on a stick The child is eating a red lollipop.
Similar Words
Synonyms: sucker, lolly
Etymology
From 'lolly' (a dialect word for 'tongue') and 'pop' (a sharp, explosive sound).
Memory Tips
Imagine your tongue ('lolly') making a 'pop' sound with the hard candy.