Lolly/お金
| Pronunciation | /ˈlɒl.i/ (ロリー) |
|---|---|
| Part of Speech | Noun |
| English Definition |
Candy or sweets in general, but it can also mean money. |
| Japanese Translation |
キャンディー、お菓子、現金 |
| Japanese Explanation |
キャンディーやお菓子全般を指す言葉。しかし、お金や給料などの意味にもなります。 |
Origin
Shortened form of 'lollipop', broadened in Australian English to mean candy/sweets generally. Also used in the sense of someone making "big lolly," ie, a hefty wage.
Related Words
lolly
Australian English
Most commonly, lolly is the word used to describe candy or sweet. However, it can also be used as a synonym for money or earnings.
日本語
１） あめ。キャンディ。
２） お金。給料や資金。
Plain English
1) Candy
2) Money, cash, wages, costs or earnings.
| 豪語 | 日本語 | 米・英語 |
| “Jane bought some lollies to get the rugrats to belt up.” | 「子供を大人しくさせるために、ジェーンがキャンディを買ってあげた。」 | “Jane bought some candy to get the kids to shut up.” |
| Buying a yacht costs a fair bit of lolly. | ヨットを買うとかなりお金がかかるよね。 | It costs a helluva lot of cash to buy a yacht. |