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Definition of lollapalooza

lollapalooza

/ˌlɑːləpəˈluːzə/
lol · la · pa · loo · za
Plural:lollapaloozas
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lollapalooza Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

North American A person, thing, or event that is extraordinarily impressive, remarkable, or outstanding of its kind.

Example

"Yesterday's thunderstorm was a real lollapalooza that knocked out power across the entire county."

2

North American A large lollipop or hard candy sucker (archaic).

Example

"The shopkeeper handed the child a brightly striped lollapalooza from the glass jar on the counter."

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• Rhymes for lollapalooza

• Nearby Words

loiter
loiterer
loll
lollapalooza
lollipop
lolly
lollygag

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in late 19th-century American English slang (also spelled 'lallapaloosa' or 'lollapalootza'), this expressive fanciful formation is of uncertain origin, though later popularized globally as the name of an annual music festival founded in 1991.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Lollapalooza. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/lollapalooza
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