lulu

[ loo-loo ]

/ ˈlu lu /

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noun

Slang. any remarkable or outstanding person or thing: His black eye is a lulu.

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

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Origin of lulu

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

Words nearby lulu

Luleälv, lull, lullaby, lull into, Lully, lulu, Luluabourg, lulz, lum, luma, lumb-

Other definitions for lulu (2 of 2)

lulu²

[ loo-loo ]

/ ˈlu lu /

noun Slang.

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

Origin of lulu

Special use of lulu¹, with play on lieu, from a facetious remark attributed to New York governor Al Smith

How to use lulu in a sentence

Lulu is about rating each other in our most vulnerable, intimate capacities as (physical and emotional) lovers.
The Lulu App is Ruining Dating|Emily Shire|March 6, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Lulu, the mobile dating app for women, has changed its system to allow men to opt-in.
The Lulu App is Ruining Dating|Emily Shire|March 6, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The new opt-in policy for men is a significant step forward for Lulu.
The Lulu App is Ruining Dating|Emily Shire|March 6, 2014|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.
The Lulu App is Ruining Dating|Emily Shire|March 6, 2014|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.”
The Lulu App is Ruining Dating|Emily Shire|March 6, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Perry frowned fiercely on Lulu Ann Nummler, and the three fingers disappeared.
The Soldier of the Valley|Nelson Lloyd
Lulu woke early the next morning and was dressed and on deck before any other of the Dolphin's passengers.
Elsie's Vacation and After Events|Martha Finley
"It seems to me that our people were far more merciful than the English," remarked Lulu, with a look of patriotic pride.
Elsie's Vacation and After Events|Martha Finley
"I don't see how Washington could have patience with so many disappointments and delays," said Lulu.
Elsie's Vacation and After Events|Martha Finley
"Yes, they wanted to make slaves of the people here," exclaimed Lulu hotly.
Elsie's Vacation and After Events|Martha Finley

British Dictionary definitions for lulu

lulu

/ (ˈluːluː) /

noun

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

Word Origin for lulu

C19: probably from the nickname for Louise

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