LULU

nouncommon in dialogue

Locally unwanted land use.

noun

1
Locally unwanted land use.

Etymology

Coined in 1981 by American urban planning professor Frank J. Popper in his paper, “Siting LULUs”, Planning Magazine.

Forms

plural: LULUs

lullaby · A cradlesong, a soothing song to calm children or lull them…lulu · A remarkable person, object, or idea.Lulu · A female given name.

LULU · Locally unwanted land use.

lumber · Wood sawn into planks or otherwise prepared for sale or use,…lump · Something that protrudes, sticks out, or sticks together; a…lumps · A beating or verbal abuse.

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