Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
alackaday
interjection
/əˌlæk.əˈdeɪ/
Definition
An exclamation of dismay or regret.
Examples
- Alackaday! I forgot my umbrella on such a rainy day.
- She exclaimed, Alackaday! when she learned that her favorite book was out of print.
Meaning
Alackaday is used to express sorrow or disappointment, often in a somewhat whimsical or exaggerated manner.
Synonyms
- alas
- oh dear
- woe is me
