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Topic: People

lacquey

IPA: /ˈlæk.i/

KK: /ˈlæki/

noun

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.

verb

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.

lady

IPA: /ˈleɪdi/

KK: /ˈleɪdi/

noun

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.

ladyhood

IPA: /ˈleɪdiˌhʊd/

KK: /ˈleɪdiˌhʊd/

noun

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.

ladyish

IPA: /ˈleɪdiɪʃ/

KK: /ˈleɪdiɪʃ/

adjective

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.

ladykin

IPA: /ˈleɪdɪkɪn/

KK: /ˈleɪdɪkɪn/

noun

Definition: A small or young woman, often used in a playful or affectionate way.

Example: The ladykin danced gracefully at the party.

ladylike

IPA: /ˈleɪdiˌlaɪk/

KK: /ˈleɪdilaɪk/

adjective

Definition: Suitable or appropriate for a woman, often implying grace and good manners.

Example: She always behaves in a ladylike manner at formal events.

ladyship

IPA: /ˈleɪdiʃɪp/

KK: /ˈleɪdiˌʃɪp/

noun

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.

laggard

IPA: /ˈlæɡərd/

KK: /ˈlæɡərd/

adjective

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.

noun

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.

laggardly

IPA: /ˈlæɡərdli/

KK: /ˈlæɡərdli/

adjective

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.

adverb

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.

landsman

IPA: /ˈlændzmən/

KK: /ˈlændzˌmæn/

noun

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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