"la-la-land" meaning in English

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Proper name

Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} la-la-land
  1. Alternative spelling of La-La Land Tags: alt-of, alternative Alternative form of: La-La Land
    Sense id: en-la-la-land-en-name-FZH3AIHX Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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