la-la land

[ lah-lah ]

noun

, Slang.

1. a state of being out of touch with reality.
2. (usually initial capital letters) Los Angeles.

La-La land

/ ˈlɑːˌlɑː /

noun

1. a nickname for Los Angeles
2. not capitals a place that is remote from reality

Word History and Origins

Origin of la-la land¹

1980–85; reduplication of L.A., abbreviation of Los Angeles

Word History and Origins

Origin of la-la land¹

C20: reduplication of the initials LA

Example Sentences

That’s what he fears most now, and it helps explain why he seems to be going from merely off the rails to a headlong dash to la-la land.

From Salon

Mr Henry said: "It is extraordinary, isn't it, because Cartwright King, your external lawyers, know all about it, and yet you're saying that you didn't, the board didn't - I mean, this is la-la land isn't it?"

From BBC

Former Post Office boss Paula Vennells has been accused of living in "la-la land" by a lawyer representing sub-postmasters.

From BBC

"This is la-la land, isn't it?"

From BBC

Paws twitching, Fig was entering kitty la-la land.

From Literature