Lollypaloozer

Part of speech: noun

Definitions

1. Something remarkable, excellent, or exceptional, often used informally to describe a striking example of its kind
2. An outstanding person or thing that stands out far above the ordinary, usually said with enthusiasm or admiration
3. A striking, impressive, or first-rate example of something, typically used in casual speech to praise its excellence

Etymology: "Lollypaloozer" is American slang for something remarkable, a notable example of its kind, and it is a blend built from "lollapalooza" and "lollipop." Its earlier and more famous cousin, "lollapalooza," is the older of the two, first recorded in American English in the late 1800s and commonly linked with the sense of an outstanding or extraordinary thing. The "-palooza" element has since been pulled out and reused as a playful suffix, which is how a word like "lollypaloozer" came to exist. The "lolly" part of the blend contributes the sweet, cheerful note that "lollipop" brings, which fits the word's light, showy tone. Speakers who use it are usually playing with the form of "lollapalooza" as much as its meaning, so the joke is part of the word's character.

Synonyms: lollapalooza