# lulu

/ˈɫuˌɫu/ (US) · /lˈuːluː/ (UK) · CEFR C2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/lulu
Updated: 2026-08-15

## Definition

someone or something that is very impressive, unusual, or excellent. You use this when you find something quite remarkable or even funny because it is so extreme.

For teachers: a person, object, or idea that is remarkable, outstanding, or highly impressive. Often carries a humorous or slightly ironic tone when describing something extreme or surprising.

## Examples

- That last joke he told was a real lulu.
- After hours of searching for a mistake, she found a lulu of an error that had crashed the entire system.
- The storm last night was a real lulu, knocking down several ancient oaks and leaving the entire valley without power for nearly forty-eight hours.

## Usage notes

- Often used in the construction 'a lulu of a(n) [noun]' to emphasize the quality of the following word.

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