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Luigi

loo-EED-zhee

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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.”

name

A male given name, the Italian equivalent of Louis.

"A motherly woman lived there with her son, Luigi, a gay young man with an olive-oily skin, glistening teeth and a rubbery smile." — Paul Brickhill, The Man who Would Not Die (1952)

"Luigi is best known outside Italy as the taller of Nintendo's two plumber brothers."

"As the senior mafia padrone, Luigi Sansone used his four-man mafia team to start collections from Sicilian businesses on the Hill." — J.C.R, Sally A. Forehand (2011)

verb

Slang: to assassinate a public figure, especially one seen as a symbol of corporate greed.

"Online commenters joked darkly about "luigi-ing" the CEO after the scandal broke."

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Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishAs a name, the Italian form of Louis; as slang, a grim internet verb for assassinating someone.

When to use it

The verb sense is internet slang, often used in dark or edgy humor, not neutral or formal usage.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Word forms

Third person singular: Luigis
Past tense: Luigied

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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.

Origin: Italian · First attested 2024

Class of 2024 Luigi joined the language around 2024.

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Rhymes for Luigi

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Frequently asked questions

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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