Etymology[edit]
Literally, “alas, peanut butter”, pindakaas being included for humorous effect and because it rhymes with helaas. Became common in the late 1980s.
Pronunciation[edit]
Interjection[edit]
helaas pindakaas
- (humorous, idiomatic) too bad; oh well; too bad, so sad
- Synonym: helaas
