English Explanatory Dictionary

Luigi

English dictionary entry

Meanings

name
  1. A male given name from Italian, equivalent to English Louis.
verb
  1. To assassinate.
verb
  1. Alternative form of Luigi

Pronunciation

[luˈiːdʒi] en-us-Luigi.oga LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame-Luigi.wav

Word forms

Luigi Luigis Luiging Luigied luigiing

Etymology

Borrowed from Italian Luigi. Doublet of Ludovico, Luis, Ludwig, and other cognates. The verb sense emerged shortly after the December 2024 killing of American healthcare CEO Brian Thompson; the accused is Luigi Mangione.

Derived words

Luigi'd
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