lolly scramble

English

Noun

lolly scramble (plural lolly scrambles)

1. (New Zealand, Australia) An event where lollies are thrown on the ground for children to pick up, often at parades, school galas, community events, etc.
   • 1898 July 30, The Warwick Examiner and Times, Qld, page 7, column 1:

     There were plenty of children out that way - where are they not when a big lolly scramble is on?

   • 2022 August 1, Off the Leash, Darwin, NT, page 6, column 1:

     To kick it all off, there's a street parade through the Todd Mall, followed by a full-day of competitions with a lolly scramble for the kids[.]