George Lucas
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Meaning · English
To modify or retcon a fictional work, usually a film, retroactively after release.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Since we are George Lucasing here, why not go the whole hog and replace all the animation models with the G1 designs? That would make for a much clearer film.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “George Lucas” mean?
To modify or retcon a fictional work, usually a film, retroactively after release.
Is “George Lucas” formal or informal?
George Lucas is generally slang.