lardy-dardy

[ lahr-dee-dahr-dee ]

adjective

, Chiefly British Slang.

1. characterized by excessive elegance.

Word History and Origins

Origin of lardy-dardy¹

First recorded in 1860–65; after la-di-da; for spelling with r, arvo

Example Sentences

Lardy-Dardy Swell (who is uncertain as to the age of Ingnue he is addressing).

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