English Explanatory Dictionary

lollapalooza

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An outstanding, extreme, or outrageous example of its kind.

Pronunciation

/ˌlɑləpəˈluzə/ /ˌlɒləpəˈluːzə/ en-au-lollapalooza.ogg

Word forms

lollapalooza lollapaloozas lallapalooza lalapalooza lallapaloosa lolapalooza lolapaloosa lollapaloosa

Etymology

Unknown. Compare lollypaloozer and lallapalootza, which are attested earlier with similar meaning. Compare also 19th century slang la-la something unusually good.

Derived words

snoozapalooza
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