Lala

British

/ ˈlɑːlɑː /

noun

a title or form of address, equivalent to Mr, used in India

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Etymology

Origin of Lala

Hindi

Example Sentences

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Cumming’s host persona may not be evil per se, but he is wicked enough for his beloved pooch, Lala, to look absolutely angelic trotting next to him.

From Salon • Jan. 28, 2026

Outside the courthouse, riot police blocked a crowd of supporters that included Cumpio's mother, Lala, from entering the courtyard.

From Barron's • Jan. 22, 2026

“We panicked,” Lala Ram Tyagi, who sold land to the Bansals in the mid-2000s, said in an interview.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 17, 2025

It’s not just escapism: She also finds creative inspiration in reality TV personalities, channeling some of Lala Kent’s mannerisms into her character in “Big Mood.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2024

From there, Lala gets her footing and pulls her rope as tight as she can— constricting her hold on the monster.

From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer

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