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

Related Words

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