diˈdɑ interjection
1.
(used as an expression of derision directed at affected gentility or pretentious refinement.)
adjective
2.
affected; pretentious; foppish: a la-di-da manner.
noun
3.
an affected or pretentious person.
4.
behavior or speech characterized by affected or exaggerated gentility.
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la-di-da, lah-di-dah or la-de-da (ˌlɑːdiːˈdɑː) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —adj | |
| 1. | informal affecting exaggeratedly genteel manners or speech |
| —n | |
| 2. | a la-di-da person |
| [C19: mockingly imitative of affected speech] | |
| lah-di-dah, lah-di-dah or la-de-da | |
| —adj | |
| —n | |
| [C19: mockingly imitative of affected speech] | |
| la-de-da, lah-di-dah or la-de-da | |
| —adj | |
| —n | |
| [C19: mockingly imitative of affected speech] | |
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La-di-da
is always a great word to know.
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| a chattering or flighty, light-headed person. |
Etymonline
Word Origin & History
la-di-da
mocking of affected gentility, c.1883, in derisive imitation of "swell" way of talking.
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