haiya

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English

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Etymology

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From Hokkien 害矣 (hāi--ah).

Pronunciation

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Interjection

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haiya

  1. (chiefly Malaysia) An exclamation used when a bad event has occurred.
    Don't put ketchup on steak, haiyaa!..

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