IPA: /ˈlæk.i/
KK: /ˈlæki/
Definition: A servant or follower who does menial tasks or is overly obedient to someone in power.
Example: The wealthy businessman was surrounded by his loyal lacquey, who catered to his every need.
Definition: To act as a servant or follower, often in a submissive or obsequious manner.
Example: He seemed to lacquey to his boss, always agreeing with everything she said.
IPA: /ˈleɪdi/
KK: /ˈleɪdi/
Definition: A woman who is polite, well-mannered, and often seen as having high standards of behavior.
Example: The lady at the front desk was very helpful and kind.
IPA: /ˈleɪdiˌhʊd/
KK: /ˈleɪdiˌhʊd/
Definition: The state or quality of being a woman who is refined, polite, and behaves in a socially acceptable way.
Example: Her ladyhood was evident in the way she carried herself at the formal event.
IPA: /ˈleɪdiɪʃ/
KK: /ˈleɪdiɪʃ/
Definition: Having qualities or characteristics that are typically associated with a lady, such as elegance or refinement.
Example: She dressed in a ladyish manner for the formal event.
IPA: /ˈleɪdɪkɪn/
KK: /ˈleɪdɪkɪn/
Definition: A small or young woman, often used in a playful or affectionate way.
Example: The ladykin danced gracefully at the party.
IPA: /ˈleɪdiˌlaɪk/
KK: /ˈleɪdilaɪk/
Definition: Suitable or appropriate for a woman, often implying grace and good manners.
Example: She always behaves in a ladylike manner at formal events.
IPA: /ˈleɪdiʃɪp/
KK: /ˈleɪdiˌʃɪp/
Definition: A title or form of address for a woman who holds the rank of lady, often used with 'Your', 'Her', or 'Their'.
Example: The invitation was addressed to Her Ladyship, inviting her to the gala.
IPA: /ˈlæɡərd/
KK: /ˈlæɡərd/
Definition: Someone or something that is slow to keep up or falls behind others.
Example: The laggard student struggled to finish the assignment on time.
Definition: A person or thing that falls behind others in progress or achievement.
Example: In the race, he was the laggard, finishing last while others crossed the finish line.
IPA: /ˈlæɡərdli/
KK: /ˈlæɡərdli/
Definition: Describing someone or something that is slow or falls behind in progress or development.
Example: The laggardly response from the team delayed the project significantly.
Definition: In a slow or lazy manner, often indicating a lack of speed or enthusiasm.
Example: He completed the task laggardly, causing delays for the entire team.
IPA: /ˈlændzmən/
KK: /ˈlændzˌmæn/
Definition: A person who comes from the same area or country as someone else, often used to refer to fellow Jews from the same region.
Example: When I met him in New York, I felt a connection because he was a landsman from my hometown.
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