lackaday
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9.9
- interjection
- /ˈlækəˌdeɪ/
- Archaic
- What a day, lackaday! Everything seems to go wrong.
Examples
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"Lackaday! I have forgotten my keys again," she exclaimed.
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He sighed and muttered, "lackaday, what a turn of events this is."
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In the old novel, the character often cried, "lackaday!" when things went wrong.
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Oh, lackaday! I forgot my keys again.
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Oh, lackaday, I missed the train again!
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Oh, lackaday, I forgot my keys at home.
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Oh, lackaday, how could I have been so careless?
Synonyms
130
7.4
To show sadness or feel sorry about something bad
30
8.4
A short phrase people say when they feel frustrated or disappointed
25
8.7
Short sound people make when they feel sorry or disappointed
10
9.7
A short sound to show dislike or boredom
7
9.9
An old word people say to show surprise or shock
6
9.5
A long loud cry that shows shock, protest, or disappointment
3
9.9
An old word people say to show sadness or regret
1
9.9
An old word that people say to show surprise or strong feeling
1
9.9
An old word people say to show surprise, anger, or shock
1
9.9
A short sad sound people make to show disappointment
1
9.9
An exclamation said when something suddenly goes wrong
1
9.9
To say an old-fashioned rude word to show surprise or anger
1
9.9
A mild, old-fashioned exclamation said when you feel annoyed or disappointed
1
9.9
An old word people say to show they feel sorry or sad
1
9.9
A short cry showing pity or regret
An old cry of sadness at bad news
Surface Forms
Etymology
The word lackaday comes from the old phrase alack the day, where alack meant 'oh no' and day simply points to the moment. So saying lackaday is a way to show regret, surprise, or disappointment.