lucas

n. a common first name for a man.

n. a male given name of Latin origin, cognate with Luke.

“Lucas and his brother are coming over for dinner tonight.”

“The name Lucas has seen a significant resurgence in popularity across Western Europe and North America over the last two decades.”

n. a family name or last name.

n. a common surname originating as a patronymic.

“Mr. Lucas is the new science teacher at the local high school.”

“The historical records indicate that the Lucas family settled in this region during the mid-nineteenth century.”

v. to go back and change a finished film or story many times, often making it worse.

v. to retroactively alter a creative work, especially a film, by adding digital effects or changing plot points. Named after filmmaker George Lucas.

“Fans were annoyed when the director decided to Lucas the original movie with new effects.”

“Critics argued that the decision to Lucas the trilogy's climax with unnecessary CGI detracted from the emotional weight of the original performances.”

Slang · Informal