Tra-la-la

[trah-lah-lah]

Definition

Mindless, silly, foolish, or nonsensical behavior/chatter.

Example Sentences

Patois:
Stop di tra-la-la and focus pon yuh work.
English:
Stop the silly nonsense and focus on your work.

Patois:
She filled di letter wid pure tra-la-la talk.
English:
She filled the letter with pure silly chatter.

Usage Tip

Traditional lighthearted term dismissive of foolish behavior or superficial talk.

Patois Synonym: foolishness
English Synonym: nonsense; silly chatter; foolishness

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