| 词汇 | la-di-dah |
| 释义 | la-di-dah Ⅰ ⇨ la-di-da; la-di-dah 1. adjective pertaining to the affectedly cultured speech and manners of the upper-classes, especially when noted from a lower social station; hence, pretentious. Jocular or pejorative usage US, 1890 2. verb to behave in an affectedly cultured manner, when noted from a lower social station UK, 1964 Ⅱ ⇨ la-di-dah; lardy; la-di-da noun a cigar. Rhyming slang, cleverly echoing the LA-DI-DAH status of a cigar smoker UK, 1991 la-di-da1. adjective Pretentiously snobbish or elitist. I'd rather not go to some la-di-da restaurant and get overpriced rabbit food. Let's just get pizza. 2. interjection A sarcastic and derisive phrase meant to mock what one perceives as pretentious or overly refined. Well, la-di-da, look at Mr. Fancy in his new suit. Wow, you were on student council? La-di-da! lah-di-dah(ˈlɑˈdiˈdɑ)1. mod. casual; relaxed and uncaring. She’s not all that calm about her possessions, but she is very lah-di-dah with men. 2. interj. a jeer; a mocking response. So you have a new car! Well, lah-di-dah. |
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