lulu

¹

[ loo-loo ]

noun

1. Slang. any remarkable or outstanding person or thing:

   His black eye is a lulu.

2. (initial capital letter) a female given name, form of Louise.

lulu

²

[ loo-loo ]

noun

, Slang.

1. a fixed allowance paid to a legislator in lieu of reimbursement for actual expenses.

lulu

/ ˈluːluː /

noun

1. slang.
   a person or thing considered to be outstanding in size, appearance, etc

Word History and Origins

Origin of lulu¹

First recorded in 1855–60; in slang sense, perhaps generic use of the proper name

Origin of lulu²

Special use of lulu ¹, with play on lieu, from a facetious remark attributed to New York governor Al Smith

Word History and Origins

Origin of lulu¹

C19: probably from the nickname for Louise

Example Sentences

“What - no refunds if it’s canceled? Are you kidding me?” wrote commenter may_lulu.

From Reuters

As the decades rolled by, justices continued to work around Holmes’ lulu — at one point telling Congress in a decision that if baseball was abusing its exempt status, it should pass a law, not them.

From Fox News

But leaving aside the consideration of funding, which is a lulu, the main concern about universal college is that it will diminish the value of college for those who do attend.

From Fox News

It also said lawmakers should stop receiving stipends for taking on extra duties on committees - known as “lulus” - except for a few top leadership positions.

From Washington Times

The City Council only got its raise after embracing restrictions on outside income and an end to extra pay for committee work, a pay-padding tradition known as “lulus,” shorthand for payment in lieu of salary.

From New York Times

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