louie
- 01 B1 Intermediate
a short or friendly name for someone called Louis, Louise, or Louisa.
a diminutive form of the masculine given name Louis or the feminine names Louise and Louisa.
Simple“Everyone in the family calls him Louie instead of his full name.”
In context“Although his legal name was Louis, he introduced himself as Louie to create a more approachable and casual impression with his new colleagues.”
Synonymslou - 02 C2 Proficiency
a slang word for a lieutenant in the army or air force.
a colloquial term for a lieutenant, often specified as a 'second louie' or 'first louie' depending on the exact grade.
Simple“The new second louie arrived at the base straight from training.”
In context“The seasoned sergeants often shared a private joke whenever a fresh second louie attempted to command the veteran squad without prior field experience.”
UsageOften spelled 'looey' in formal military history contexts, though 'louie' is common in casual writing.
Synonymslieutenantlooey