Standard Lemma guide

-a-palooza

suffix · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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Pronunciation

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  • /ə.pəˈlu.zə/
  • /ə.pəˈlʊ.zə/
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1

suffix

Meaning 1

Forms the name of a promotional event such as a presentation

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: morpheme

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

suffix

Meaning 2

Emphasizes or exaggerates the element of a situation

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: morpheme

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From lallapalootza, lalapalooza, by analogy to Lollapalooza, a music festival.