paddle pop
Australian English for what Americans call a popsicle and Brits call an ice lolly — a frozen flavored treat on a stick.
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Australian English for what Americans call a popsicle and Brits call an ice lolly — a frozen flavored treat on a stick. Paddle Pop is technically an Australian brand name (Streets ice cream) that became so dominant it turned into the generic term. They're a childhood staple down under, especially the lion mascot-branded ones. In Australia, asking for a popsicle will get you confused looks; a paddle pop is universally understood.
After footy practice, they all piled into the corner shop and grabbed a paddle pop each.
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(Australia) An ice lolly (UK); a popsicle (US).
Paddle pop means: An ice lolly (UK); a popsicle (US).. It is mainly Australian English and may not be understood outside that context. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up.
paddle pop means: An ice lolly (UK); a popsicle (US).. Register: informal, Australian English. Often not understood outside its region; gloss the word on first use when writing for an international audience. Common learner mistake is using the word in a register it does not fit, or assuming a single global meaning; always check the context before producing it yourself.
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