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  1. ah longA loan shark. Borrowing from ah long means you're in serious trouble.Cantonese
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  2. aiyahSaid in mild annoyance or resignation, like 'oh come on' or 'never mind lah'. Also spelt aiya.Hokkien, Cantonese
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