lollipop man en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- (Southern-England) audio
Etymology
See lollipop lady.
Meanings
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(Commonwealth, Ireland, UK) A male school crossing attendant.
They were out of the park gates and about to cross the road now. The lollipop man smiled at Jess, who smiled shyly back.
2005, Helen Oyeyemi, The Icarus Girl, Bloomsbury, page 176:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| lollipop men | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Synonyms
lollipop lady · crossing guard
Translations (1)
nl klaarover (a male school crossing attendant — see also lollipop lady, crossing guard, school crossing attendant)