la
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Pronunciation
- IPA /lɑː/
Noun
la noun
- A syllable used in solfège to represent the sixth note of a major scale.
la noun
- Lad, lid
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Interjection
la interjection
- Represents the sound of music or singing.“"La la la la, I can't hear you!" Jimmy said, sticking his fingers in his ears.”
Interjection
la interjection
- Used to introduce a statement with emphatic or intensive effect.
- Expressing surprise, anger. etc.
Adjective
la adjective
- Prefixed to the name of a woman, with ironic effect (as though an opera prima donna).
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