haiya

English

Alternative forms

• hiya
• haiyaa

Etymology

From Hokkien 害矣 (hāi--ah).

Pronunciation

• (Malaysia) IPA^(key): /ˌhaɪ̯˨ ˈjaː/

• Audio (US):

  (file)

Interjection

haiya

1. (chiefly Malaysia) An exclamation of exasperation, said especially when a bad event occurs.

   Synonym: aiya

   Coordinate term: fuiyoh

   Don't put ketchup on steak, haiyaa!..

Anagrams

• Ahiya, ahiya, ai yah, aiyah