lollapalooza

[ lol-uh-puh-loo-zuh ]
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nounSlang.
  1. an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance.

Origin of lollapalooza

1
An Americanism dating back to 1900–05; origin uncertain
  • Also lol·la·pa·loo·sa, la·la·pa·loo·za, lal·la·pa·loo·za.

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How to use lollapalooza in a sentence

  • Lallapalooza is also probably an Irish loan-word, though it is not Gaelic.

    The American Language | Henry L. Mencken

British Dictionary definitions for lollapalooza

lollapalooza

lalapalooza

/ (ˌlɒləpəˈluːzə) /


noun
  1. US slang something excellent

Origin of lollapalooza

1
origin unknown

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