haiya

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English[edit]

Alternative forms[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From Hokkien 害矣 (hāi--ah).

Pronunciation[edit]

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Interjection[edit]

haiya

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

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