Lucy

/ˈluːsi/

Meaning & Definition

proper noun
A given name, often used for females.
Lucy always had a bright smile that lit up the room.
A character or person in various cultural references, such as 'Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds' or in the television show 'I Love Lucy'.
In the show 'I Love Lucy', Lucille Ball played the iconic role of Lucy Ricardo.
Referring to a famous early hominid fossil found in Ethiopia, known scientifically as Australopithecus afarensis.
The discovery of Lucy changed our understanding of human evolution.

Etymology

From Latin 'Lucia', derived from 'lux' meaning 'light'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds
A song by The Beatles, often interpreted as having psychedelic themes.
Good Old Lucy
A reference to a dependable or beloved person named Lucy.

Related Words

Lucifer
Fallen angel or light-bringer, commonly associated with the devil.
Lucid
Expressing clarity and easy understanding.

Slang Meanings

A term of endearment for someone named Lucy.
Hey Lucy, do you want to join us for dinner?
Referring to someone who brings light to a situation.
She was the lucy in our dark times.