Tra-la-la (Noun)
Meaning
A set of nonsensical syllables used while humming a refrain.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- As the elevator music played in the background, Sarah found herself humming along with a carefree tra-la-la tune.
- He began to walk down the street singing a happy tra-la-la song, much to the amusement of passersby.
- Instead of actual lyrics, Tom opted for a catchy tra-la-la refrain to enhance his musical composition.
- The singer's voice trailed off into a gentle tra-la-la melody as the song came to an end.
- Her mood was uplifted by the joyful tra-la-la tune playing on the radio during her drive to work.