Lolita

[ loh-lee-tuh ]

noun

1. (italics) a novel (1955) by Vladimir Nabokov.
2. nymphet ( def 2 ).
3. Also Lo·leta. a female given name, form of Charlotte or Dolores.

Lolita

/ ˌlɒˈliːtə /

noun

1. a sexually precocious young girl

Word History and Origins

Origin of Lolita¹

Sense “nymphet” after the novel's title character

Word History and Origins

Origin of Lolita¹

C20: after the character in Nabokov's novel Lolita (1955)

Example Sentences

Sadly, even if you could send Lolita back to the Pacific Northwest, there’s a good chance she wouldn’t survive the journey.

From Outside Online

The “Lolita” of Gallic pop, it’s an album that distilled the couple’s nocturnal allure and supernatural charisma.

From Washington Post

And I think that Dakota plays her in a graceful, non-Lolita-ish way.

From The Daily Beast

Why is there such a fascination with sexual interaction with young girls – known as rorikon (Lolita complex) in Japan?

From The Daily Beast

Hard to believe, but after all this time as Lolita, Monica Lewinski takes one (albeit not giant) leap toward Nabokov.

From The Daily Beast

Barrymore celebrates by proclaiming herself “Lolita” dancing provocatively on his desk, and then flashing him.

From The Daily Beast

Her sister – and neighbour – Lolita Miraflorez, also lost her husband, as did dozens of other women.

From The Daily Beast

Many of the girls were in full-on elegant gothic lolita maid costumes with huge platforms.

From Project Gutenberg

He was in no mood to stand Gallito's philosophizing, and the Spaniard, seeing it, smiled as he scratched Lolita's head.

From Project Gutenberg

However, her mother dropped the subject and took up the more interesting one of Lolita.

From Project Gutenberg

“Luis was becoming really afraid that he might have to do some work,” continued Lolita, coming up the stony hill.

From Project Gutenberg

“No sabe cuantos son cinco,” Luis whispered, stepping close to Lolita.

From Project Gutenberg