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fuiyoh

intj · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.

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Pronunciation

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  • Malaysia: /ˌθʊɪ̯˦˨ ˈjɔː/
  • Malaysia: /ˌɸʊɪ̯˦˨ ˈjɔː/
  • Malaysia: /ˌɦʊɪ̯˦˨ ˈjɔː/

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intj

Meaning 1

An exclamation to express confirmation or admiration.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: Malaysia

Examples

  • Coordinate term: haiya
  • Fuiyoh! You dress so sexy today!

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From possibly Hokkien 媠唷 (súi--ió, literally “beautiful!”), popularized as "Fuiyoh!" by the Malaysian comedian, Nigel Ng, using his comedic alter ego, Uncle Roger since the 2020s. Cognate of Malay fuyoh.