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

Lulu is about rating each other in our most vulnerable, intimate capacities as (physical and emotional) lovers.

From The Daily Beast

Lulu, the mobile dating app for women, has changed its system to allow men to opt-in.

From The Daily Beast

The new opt-in policy for men is a significant step forward for Lulu.

From The Daily Beast

It may either be a legal snafu or a general backlash that has led Lulu to make a major change to how the app operates.

From The Daily Beast

Lulu claims on its site that it is a way to “unleash the value of girl talk and to empower girls to make smarter decisions.”

From The Daily Beast

Perry frowned fiercely on Lulu Ann Nummler, and the three fingers disappeared.

From Project Gutenberg

Lulu woke early the next morning and was dressed and on deck before any other of the Dolphin's passengers.

From Project Gutenberg

"It seems to me that our people were far more merciful than the English," remarked Lulu, with a look of patriotic pride.

From Project Gutenberg

"I don't see how Washington could have patience with so many disappointments and delays," said Lulu.

From Project Gutenberg

"Yes, they wanted to make slaves of the people here," exclaimed Lulu hotly.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• attractive
• bright
• brilliant
• colorful
• dazzling
• delightful
• elegant
• exquisite
• glorious
• good-looking
• handsome
• impressive
• lavish
• lovely
• luxurious
• opulent
• pleasing
• ravishing
• splendid
• stunning