Phrase guide

huat ah

intj · verb · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • Malaysia, Singapore: /ˈhwʌt(˦)ɑː(˧˨)/
  • [ˈhwʌɾ(˦)ɑː(˧˨)]

1

intj

Meaning 1

A traditional, festive expression used to wish oneself prosperity.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: Malaysia, Singapore, informal

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

verb

Meaning 2

To prosper.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: Malaysia, Singapore, informal, intransitive

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Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From Hokkien 發啊 /发啊 (hoat--a), from 發 /发 (hoat, “to produce, to grow, to develop, to prosper, to pay out”) + 啊 (--a, “particle of exhortation”).