Lulu
[LOO-loo]
Part of speech: noun
Origin: Unknown, late 19th century
1.
An outstanding example of a particular type of person or thing.
Examples of Lulu in a sentence
"Every song this band performs is a lulu."
"That was a lulu of a book — I couldn't put it down!"
About Lulu
Not much is known of the origins of the word "lulu." What is known, however, is it might have begun as slang or as a shortened pet name for the name Louise.
Did you Know?
If someone is outstanding in their field of practice, then they can be considered a lulu. The Nobel Prize, for example, is awarded to lulus from a variety of different backgrounds, including scientists, writers, and progenitors of peace.
