Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

lackaday

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: lack-a-day
IPA

18

Scrabble Score

8

Letters

3

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

intj

An expression of regret or grief.

Dated

Etymology

Univerbation with apheresis from the interjection "alack the day".

Usage

Dated

Frequently Paired Words

lackadaisical lackadaisy

Questions

What does lackaday mean?: An expression of regret or grief.
Where does lackaday come from?: Univerbation with apheresis from the interjection "alack the day".

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