Luigi
Luigi (name) means a male given name, the Italian equivalent of Louis. Example: “Luigi is best known outside Italy as the taller of Nintendo's two plumber brothers.”
How to use Luigi
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAs a name, the Italian form of Louis; as slang, a grim internet verb for assassinating someone.
The verb sense is internet slang, often used in dark or edgy humor, not neutral or formal usage.
Word forms
Luigied past tense, Luigis singular
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_____ is best known outside Italy as the taller of Nintendo's two plumber brothers.
Etymology
From Italian Luigi, a cognate of Louis and Ludwig. The slang verb sense emerged online after the December 2024 killing of a US healthcare CEO, following media coverage of the accused, Luigi Mangione.
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What does “Luigi” mean?
The word “Luigi” means a male given name, the Italian equivalent of Louis. In plain terms, as a name, the Italian form of Louis; as slang, a grim internet verb for assassinating someone.
How do you pronounce “Luigi”?
“Luigi” is pronounced loo-EED-zhee ([luˈiːdʒi] in IPA).
How do you use “Luigi” in a sentence?
Here is “Luigi” used in a sentence: “Luigi is best known outside Italy as the taller of Nintendo's two plumber brothers.”
What part of speech is “Luigi”?
Depending on how it is used, “Luigi” can be a name and a verb.
Where does the word “Luigi” come from?
The word “Luigi” dates back to around 2024 and comes from Italian. From Italian Luigi, a cognate of Louis and Ludwig. The slang verb sense emerged online after the December 2024 killing of a US healthcare CEO, following media coverage of the accused, Luigi Mangione.
Is “Luigi” a common word?
“Luigi” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Luigi” have?
“Luigi” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a male given name, the Italian equivalent of Louis.
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