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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Nearby words

luliberin, lull, lull into, lullaby, lully, lulu, luluabourg, lum, lum-hat, luma, lumb-

Origin of lulu

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

Definition for lulu (2 of 2)

lulu

[ 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

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Examples from the Web for lulu

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
"Oh, that will be all right," spoke Lulu, now quite happy again.
Lulu, Alice and Jimmie Wibblewobble|Howard R. Garis
And Lulu sprang to her feet, and hurried across the lawn to greet her friend.
The Children of the Top Floor|Nina Rhoades
Later on a disagreement arose between Lulu's son and Dhahir.
History Of Egypt From 330 B.C. To The Present Time, Volume 11 (of 12)|S. Rappoport
Lulu, dear, she added, try to make sure that your guest has everything that can add to her comfort.
Elsie at Ion|Martha Finley
All answered in the affirmative, except Lulu, who said nothing, and then hurried from the room to make ready.
Elsie's New Relations|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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