"lackaday" meaning in English

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Interjection

Etymology: Univerbation with apheresis from the interjection "alack the day". Head templates: {{en-interj}} lackaday
  1. (dated) An expression of regret or grief. Tags: dated Related terms: lackadaisical, lackadaisy
    Sense id: en-lackaday-en-intj-NCCeCl~Q Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries
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