lulu

See also: Lulu and LULU

English

Etymology

(fixed allowance): From the phrase in lieu.

Noun

lulu (plural lulus)

1. (slang) A remarkable person, object or idea.
   • 2013, Andrew Lycett, Ian Fleming, page 301:

     Seriously, I mean it: From Russia, With Love is a real wowser, a lulu, a dilly and a smasheroo.

2. (slang) A very attractive or alluring person.
3. (slang) A very bad mistake or error.
4. (slang) A fixed allowance paid to a legislator in lieu of reimbursement for actual expenses.

Synonyms

• (remarkable person object or idea): exception, unexpected, ace, innovation, champion, comedy, cool, surprise, neato, doozie, humdinger
• (very attractive or alluring person):, babe, beauty, cutie, doll (woman), dream, dreamboat, fox, peach, siren, stunna/stunner

Antonyms

• (very attractive or alluring person): dog (woman), fright, monster, monstrosity, sight

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Esperanto

Verb

lulu

1. imperative of luli

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Fijian

Noun

lulu

1. owl

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Mauritian Creole

Etymology

From French loup

Noun

lulu

1. wolf
2. werewolf

References

• Baker, Philip & Hookoomsing, Vinesh Y. 1987. Dictionnaire de créole mauricien. Morisyen – English – Français

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Samoan

Noun

lulu

1. barn owl

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Swahili

Etymology

From Arabic لُؤْلُؤ (luʔluʔ, “pearls”).

Noun

lulu (n class, plural lulu)

1. pearl