Definitions for lackaday

lackaday lack·a·day

Spelling: [lak-uh-dey]
IPA: /ˈlæk əˌdeɪ/

Lackaday is a 8 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 18 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 19 points.

You can make 98 anagrams from letters in lackaday (aaacdkly).

Definitions for lackaday

interjection

  1. (used as an expression of regret, sorrow, dismay, or disapproval.)

Origin of lackaday

First recorded in 1685-95; alteration of alack the day

Examples for lackaday

"You never know what a fool can do till you try him," said lackaday.

Well, the relations between lackaday and Lady Auriol were no business of mine.

lackaday was silent and preoccupied during the run to London.

Then, before the bewildered lackaday could reply, she tossed his hand to the winds.

lackaday, did you suppose I came to bring you news of your own wedding?

"He's not fit to be General lackaday's ancient butler," she retorted.

"There are not any strings going to be pulled for me in this business," said lackaday.

An expression of shock overspread lackaday's ingenuous features.

I'm going next door to the lackaday, for the night, Bosworth.

"It's only a fool who apologizes for doing a thing well," said lackaday.

Word Value for lackaday
Scrable

18

Words with friends

19

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