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- abudenCheeky Malay slang meaning 'well, obviously' or 'what else did you expect?'.
- adoiOuch! or oh no! Said when hurt or when something annoying happens. Also aduh, aduhai.
- aikMalay sound of puzzled surprise, like 'huh? how come?'.
- aisehExpresses mild surprise, regret or embarrassment, like 'oh man'. Often stretched to aiseh man.
- aiyahSaid in mild annoyance or resignation, like 'oh come on' or 'never mind lah'. Also spelt aiya.
- aiyoAn all-purpose cry of dismay, pain or frustration, like 'oh dear'. Also spelt aiyoh.
- aiyoyoThe extra-dramatic version of aiyo, strongly associated with Tamil speakers but used by everyone.
- alahaiA soft Malay sigh of pity, fondness or disappointment.
- alamakOh no! Said when something goes wrong or you suddenly realise a mistake.
- amboiMalay exclamation of surprise or teasing, like 'well, well, well'. Also hamboi.
- astagaOh my goodness! A mild Malay exclamation of shock.