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  1. aiyahSaid in mild annoyance or resignation, like 'oh come on' or 'never mind lah'. Also spelt aiya.Hokkien, Cantonese
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  2. haiyaA sigh of exasperation, made famous by parents scolding their kids.Cantonese, Hokkien
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  3. sei loCantonese for 'dead already', said when you realise you're in big trouble.Cantonese
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  4. yau mo gau choCantonese for 'are you kidding me?!'.Cantonese
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