lah-di-dah

== English == === Alternative forms === la-di-da, lah-de-dah, la-de-da lardy-dardy (archaic) === 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, spoken by the actress Diane Keaton. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˌlɑːdiːˈdɑː/ Rhymes: -ɑː === Adjective === lah-di-dah (comparative more lah-di-dah, superlative most lah-di-dah) (UK, derogatory) Of or from the upper class of society. (UK, derogatory) Affecting upper-class or superior airs. Synonyms: pretentious, snooty; see also Thesaurus:arrogant ==== Usage notes ==== The adjectival usage is not common in the US. ==== Translations ==== === Interjection === lah-di-dah (mildly derogatory) Expression of disdain for pretension or haughtiness. (US) Not a care in the world. (used in a sing-song voice, for childhood rhymes) ==== See also ==== === References ===