lackaday

interjection

lack·​a·​day ˈla-kə-ˌdā How to pronounce lackaday (audio)
archaic
used to express regret or deprecation

Word History

Etymology

by alteration & shortening from alack the day

First Known Use

1695, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of lackaday was in 1695

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Cite this Entry

“Lackaday.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lackaday. Accessed 7 Dec. 2022.

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