Literal Meaning

Candy

Actual Meaning

Australian term for candy/sweets

Context

Regional term for candy/confectionery

Examples

• "Would you like some lollies?"
• "The kids were excited to pick out their favorite lollies at the shop."
• "I brought some lollies to share at the party."

Tips

• When someone offers you lollies, it’s often a friendly gesture, so it is polite to accept or kindly decline.
• Lollies can refer to a wide variety of candies, so the context will usually indicate what type of sweets are being offered.
• In Australia, 'lollies' is a common term used by both children and adults, so feel free to use it when discussing sweets.