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lou

Pronunciation: [luː]

Word

Learn how to use lou in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “music”

(noun) Lou is a type of music or song, often used as a nickname for a particular song that one enjoys. It can also refer to a person known for their music.

Example

I love listening to Lou on my way to school.

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I didn't enjoy Lou as much as I thought I would.

Example

Have you heard that new song by Lou?

Context: “name”

(noun) Lou can be a short form of the name Louis or Louise. It’s often used as a friendly or informal way to refer to someone with that name.

Example

Lou is coming over to play games with us later.

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I won't be able to see Lou today because they are busy.

Example

Is Lou going to join us for lunch?

Context: “slang”

(noun) In some regions, 'lou' can mean a friend or buddy. It is a casual term friends use to refer to each other.

Example

I met up with my lou to watch a movie.

Example

I don’t think he is really my lou; we hardly know each other.

Example

Are you still hanging out with your lou from last summer?

How to pronounce lou

Pronunciation: [luː]

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