Basic Details
Word: Lollypop
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A sweet candy on a stick that is meant to be licked or sucked.
Synonyms: Lollipop, sucker, sweet
Antonyms: Bitter food, savory item, unsweetened snack
Idioms and Phrases
- Like giving candy to a baby: Something very easy to do. Example: "Convincing him to take the job was like giving candy to a baby."
- Eye-candy: Something or someone attractive, like a lollypop is to children. Example: "The new design is pure eye-candy, though not very functional."
Usage Examples
Example 1: She handed her little brother a lollypop to cheer him up after his fall.
Example 2: The colorful lollypops at the fair caught the attention of every child walking by.
Example 3: He enjoyed the sweet taste of the lollypop as he walked home from school.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the modern lollypop was patented in 1931 by George Smith, who named it after a popular racehorse called "Lolly Pop"?
Famous Quote
"Life is a sweet journey, just like a lollypop-colorful, delightful, and sometimes sticky!" - Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What is a "lollypop"?
a) A type of toy
b) A sweet on a stick
c) A musical instrument
d) A kind of clothing
Answer: b) A sweet on a stick
2. Which of these is a synonym of "lollypop"?
a) Candy bar
b) Gum
c) Sucker
d) Chips
Answer: c) Sucker
3. Which is an antonym of "lollypop"?
a) Toffee
b) Bitter gourd
c) Sucker
d) Bubble gum
Answer: b) Bitter gourd
4. Which sentence uses "lollypop" correctly?
a) He wore a lollypop to the party.
b) She bought a lollypop for dessert.
c) The lollypop was flying in the sky.
d) They built a house with lollypop.
Answer: b) She bought a lollypop for dessert.
5. What does the phrase "like giving candy to a baby" mean?
a) Something very easy to do
b) A very risky decision
c) A difficult challenge
d) A dangerous act
Answer: a) Something very easy to do
