Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
lackaday
interjection
/ˈlakəˌdeɪ/
Definition
An expression of sorrow or regret.
Examples
- “Lackaday, I missed the bus again!”
- “Lackaday! How did I forget my umbrella on such a rainy day?”
Meaning
Used to convey disappointment or lament about a situation, often in a whimsical or exaggerated way.
Synonyms
- Alas
- Oh dear
- Woe is me
- What a pity
