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English
Alternative forms
Etymology
c. 1880s, with a comeback in the 1980s due to its use in Annie Hall (1977) by Woody Allen, although in a different context, spoke by the actress Diane Keaton.
Pronunciation
Adjective
lah-di-dah (comparative more lah-di-dah, superlative most lah-di-dah)
- (British, derogatory) Of or from the upper class of society.
- (British, derogatory) Affecting upper-class or superior airs.
- Synonyms: pretentious, snooty; see also Thesaurus:arrogant
She was all la-di-da, with her nose in the air, and we were all struggling not to laugh because that would be gauche.
Usage notes
The adjectival usage is not common in the US.
Translations
having pretension or haughtiness
Interjection
lah-di-dah
- (mildly derogatory) Expression of disdain for pretension or haughtiness.
Well, lah-di-dah, mister Park Avenue manicure.
- (US) Not a care in the world. (used in a sing-song voice, for childhood rhymes)
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