lollipops

Candy on sticks

Lollipops is the plural of lollipop, a hard candy mounted on a stick for holding while you lick or suck it.

The form makes them convenient for children and mess-free compared to loose candy.

She handed out lollipops at the party.

Lollipop flavors range from fruit to novelty tastes like root beer or bubblegum.

confection

candy

Sugary edible treats

suckerEasily fooled person
hard candySolid sugar confection
sweetsSugary food items

sugar · flavored · fruit-flavored · cherry · grape · strawberry · watermelon · blue raspberry · butterscotch · caramel

form

stick

Thin piece of wood

swirlRotating, curving movement
spherePerfectly round solid
flatLacking vertical variation

round · wrapper · cellophane · twisted · spiral · layered · multicolored · ridged · disc · heart-shaped

childhood

treat

Something pleasantly special

rewardPayment for service
doctorLicensed medical healer
dentistOral care physician

pediatrician · good behavior · bribe · party favor · Halloween · trick-or-treat · birthday party · piñata · candy shop · allowance

cultural

dum dums

Fools or lollipops

paletaMexican frozen fruit confection
sugar skullDecorative confection honoring deceased
chamoyPickled fruit chili condiment

tamarind · Lucas · Japanese candy

figurative

sucker

Easily fooled person

pushoverEasily defeated opponent
foolUnwise, gullible person
dupeDeceive or victim

naive · gullible · easy target · mark · patsy · slang · British · informal · simpleton · chump

Categories

candyhard candy, Twix, caramels, M&M's, Snickers
Halloweenjack-o-lantern, trick or treating, haunted mansion, pumpkin, trick-or-treat
sweetscandy, candies, chocolates, chocolate, fudge
confectionerycandy, sweets, fudge, caramel, nougat
confectionsbonbon, bonbons, caramel, caramels, chocolates
sugary foodscandy, sugar cubes, table sugar, white sugar, brown sugar

Opposites

candy consumption method

lollipopschewing gum

Flavored substance for mastication

gummy bears · taffy · caramels · bubble gum · jawbreakers

food texture and form

lollipopscotton candy

Spun sugar confection

milkshakes · ice cream · pudding · soft serve · mousse

food sophistication/maturity

lollipopsdark chocolate

Cocoa-heavy candy variety

truffles · petit fours · cognac · espresso · caviar

Phrases

sunshine and lollipopsNaive optimism personified
lollipop manSchool crossing attendant
lollipop stickRod holding hard candy
lollipop ladyPedestrian crossing supervisor
chicken lollipopsPoultry with meat pushed down
lollipop menSchool crossing attendants

Family

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