lollie booze
n.— «The Government at the weekend increased the tax on pre-mixed drinks, often known as alco-pops or lollie-booze, in a bid to reduce binge drinking among particular demographics.» —“Cigarette tax could also go up: doctors” Scopical (Australia) Apr. 28, 2008. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
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