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popsicle

pop·sicle

UK/ˈpɒp.sɪ.kəl/ US/ˈpɒp.sɪ.kl̩/ uncommon us

noun

1.

ice cream or water ice on a small wooden stick

  • “in England a popsicle is called an ice lolly”
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Origin

Blend of pop (“father”) + Epsicle, from Epperson + icicle. Named after Frank Epperson, its inventor. The inventor's children renamed it Popsicle, from Pop's 'sicle.

Phrases

  • blow this popsicle stand
  • Jesus H. Christ on a popsicle stick

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