lollipop man
(UK, Irish, Commonwealth) A male school crossing attendant.
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(UK, Irish, Commonwealth) 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.
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