lulu
nounnouncommon in dialogue
- //ˈluːlu//
A remarkable person, object, or idea.
noun
- 1
slangA remarkable person, object, or idea.
Look out for that first step. It's a lulu.
The funny part was, though, we were the worst skaters on the whole goddam^([sic]) rink. I mean the worst. And there were some lulus, too.
Mon-sewer, you are a lulu!
Seriously, I mean it: From Russia, With Love is a real wowser, a lulu, a dilly and a smasheroo.
- 2
slangA very attractive or alluring person.
- 3
slangA very bad mistake or error.
Etymology
Probably from American stage magician Lulu Hurst (1869–1950).
noun
- 1
slangA fixed allowance paid to a legislator in lieu of reimbursement for actual expenses.
Etymology
From the phrase in lieu.
Forms
- plural
- lulus