haiya en · INTJ
Pronunciation
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- /ˌhaɪ̯˨ ˈjaː/ (Malaysia)
Etymology
From Hokkien 害矣 (hāi--ah).
Meanings
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(Malaysia) An exclamation of exasperation, said especially when a bad event occurs.
Don't strain rice in colander, haiyaa!
Coordinate term: fuiyoh
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| haiyaa | alternative | lexicographic | |
| hiya | alternative | lexicographic |