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  1. adoiOuch! or oh no! Said when hurt or when something annoying happens. Also aduh, aduhai.Malay
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  2. aikMalay sound of puzzled surprise, like 'huh? how come?'.Malay
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  3. aisehExpresses mild surprise, regret or embarrassment, like 'oh man'. Often stretched to aiseh man.Malay
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  4. alahaiA soft Malay sigh of pity, fondness or disappointment.Malay
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  5. alamakOh no! Said when something goes wrong or you suddenly realise a mistake.Malay
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  6. amboiMalay exclamation of surprise or teasing, like 'well, well, well'. Also hamboi.Malay
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  7. astagaOh my goodness! A mild Malay exclamation of shock.Malay
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