aiya

Definition

ah; oh; exclamation of surprise, blame, dismay, shock, or fear.

Etymology

From Chinese 哎呀 (āiyā).

Example Sentences

• "“I don’t need to hear any idle gossip.” “Aiyah, it’s not idle gossip! These are important details I’ve learned just from being around them, and from what Mr. Wong found out—”"
• "Aiyah, dun ask me why their name all so funny, can or not? You ask me, I ask who?"