la la

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Etymology

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From Hokkien 啦啦 (la-la), a reduplication of (, “clam”).

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Noun

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la la (uncountable)

  1. (informal, Singapore, Malaysia) Venus clams (as food)
    • 2017 September 18, Jaime Ee, “Fresh seafood delights from farm to fork at Scaled by Ah Hua Kelong”, in The Straits Times:
      For good measure, a serving of "la la" clams adds decoration and a pleasant brininess.

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