lai lai
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English[edit]
Etymology[edit]
Borrowed from Mandarin or Hokkien. Reduplication of 來／来 (lái), Mandarin 來／来 (lái) or Hokkien 來／来 (lâi).
Interjection[edit]
- (Manglish, Singlish) An exclamation to express encouragement, or to precede a request.
- Synonym: come
Usage notes[edit]
- Can be used with more ‘lai’s for emphasis.