la la en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˌlɑ˨ ˈlɑ˦/ (Singapore)
Etymology
From Hokkien 啦啦 (la-la), a reduplication of 蜊 (lâ, “clam”).
Meanings
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(Malaysia, Singapore, informal, uncountable) Venus clams (as food)
For good measure, a serving of "la la" clams adds decoration and a pleasant brininess.
2017 September 18, Jaime Ee, “Fresh seafood delights from farm to fork at Scaled by Ah Hua Kelong”, in The Straits Times:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| la-la | alternative | lexicographic | |
| lala | alternative | lexicographic |