Standard Lemma guide

haiya

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.

Sound

Pronunciation

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  • Malaysia: /ˌhaɪ̯˨ ˈjaː/
  • US: Recorded audio is listed in the source snapshot.

1

intj

Meaning 1

An exclamation of exasperation, said especially when a bad event occurs.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: Malaysia

Examples

  • Coordinate term: fuiyoh
  • Don't strain rice in colander, haiyaa!

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: aiya

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From Hokkien 害矣 (hāi--ah).