lah

/ lɑː /

noun

1. music (in tonic sol-fa) the sixth note of any major scale; submediant

Word History and Origins

Origin of lah¹

C14: see gamut

Example Sentences

Pence referred to her as “kah-MAH’-lah,” putting his emphasis on the second syllable, at events last week.

From Seattle Times

We folded our feelings into dumplings and lavished love into lah mian.

From Los Angeles Times

The word “lah” is attached to just about every other sentence as a form of emphasis—similar in a way to how some Americans use “man.”

From Time

‘Will you come to the ball and slap all the ladies you think are underdressed? Oh... lah! I’ve burst a stay string. Give me ... Cilia, fetch ...’ Cilia evidently knew what would be wanted.

From Literature

"I got the cat lah," is an assurance that you have the cat.

From BBC