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Definition of lulu

lulu

/ˈluː.luː/
lu · lu
Plural:lulus
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• noun

1

North American An outstanding, remarkable, or extreme example of a particular type of person or thing (often used ironically of a blunder, lie, or predicament).

Example

"The final question on the history exam was a real lulu that stumped nearly the entire class."

2

American A fixed allowance or unitemized payment granted to a legislator or public official in lieu of reimbursement for actual expenses.

Example

"State lawmakers voted to reform the system of lulus paid to committee chairs for unvouchered travel expenses."

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• Rhymes for lulu

• Nearby Words

lullaby
lulo
lulonga
lulu
lulua
lumbar
lumber

Word Origin & Etymology

Originated as late 19th-century American slang, likely derived as a playful reduplication of the female given name Lulu (a pet form of Louise).

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