
Hledat
lah-di-dah
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lá-di-dá, podívejme se na to
used sarcastically or mockingly to comment on someone's perceived pretentiousness, snobbery, or self-importance
What is the origin and context of use of 'lah-di-dah'?
The exact origin of "lah-di-dah" as an interjection is not precisely documented. However, it likely originated as an imitation of upper-class British speech patterns or as a representation of a nonchalant, carefree attitude. It is often used in situations where someone is perceived to be flaunting their social status, wealth, or sophistication in an ostentatious or affected manner to lightly mock or sarcastically comment on behaviors or attitudes that are seen as overly snobbish or self-important.
Example
You went to another fancy gala, lah-de-dah.
Šla jsi na další výstřední gala, lá-di-dá, podívejme se na to.
She's bragging about her new designer handbag, lah-de-dah.
Chlubí se svou novou kabelkou od návrháře, lá-di-dá, podívejme se na to.