wah lau
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See also: wahlau
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Etymology[edit]
From Teochew and Hokkien. Ultimate origin uncertain: first element equivalent to Hokkien 我 (óa, “my”) + lau, possibly from 老爸 (lāu-pē, “father”). Originated in the 1990s.
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wah lau
- (Singlish, Manglish) An exclamation of annoyance or exasperation.