Haiya
//ˌhaɪ̯˨ ˈjaː// intj
intj ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Intj
- 1 An exclamation of exasperation, said especially when a bad event occurs. Malaysia
"Coordinate term: fuiyoh"
Synonyms
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More examples"Don't strain rice in colander, haiyaa!"
Etymology
From Hokkien 害矣 (hāi--ah).
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