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Haiya is the opposite of fuiyoh and is the MSG of words. It is used when expressing extreme disappointment, frustration, etc. The word went from only being popular in middle-aged English speaking Asian groups to being appreciated by a wide range of people because of recent viral videos on Youtube by Uncle Roger, a persona created by an Malaysian British comedian, Nigel Ng.

"Everybody should use the word haiya to expand your vocabulary, no matter if you're asian, white, black, or green." -- Uncle Roger, 2020
"Haiya green again today, so sad."
Haiya by DonXnoD September 23, 2020
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Hayato.
Hayato by HayatoClock May 17, 2020
Uncle Roger's catchprase.
In Mandarin it is "āi yā" which means "Oh No!"
But Uncle Roger is Hokkien Chinese.

So In Hokkien Chinese, "hāi" means fucked up. "ah" is when something is done.
So the phrase "Haiyaa" means you did something fucked up.

It's not racist for non-Asian folks to say Haiyaa.
"Haiyaa is the MSG of words, it contain all the flavor..." "Your bus comes late, Haiyaa." "Your baby born with three arm, Haiyaa."
Haiyaa by agustin-harrison-69420 October 1, 2021
An arab term meaning 'life.' But used in an affectionate way usually towards someone who means a lot to you. The urdu or hindi equivalent being 'jaan'
Massari: inta hayati..inta habibi...
Non-arab: awesome song, but what the hell is he saying?
Randomer: go urban dictionary it fool!
Hasya is a girl that so beautiful not just over her face but her heart is so beautiful too..
She is so kind and always be smart to make a decision..
The one in millions is hasya
hasya by lovely girl__ December 25, 2016
Hasya is the most beautiful, adorable, captivating and THE CUTEST girll you will ever lay your eyes upon. Nobody compares to Hasya. Hasya is the alpha of all women. The idol of girls around the globe. Everyone loves Hasya. Hasya is superior. Bow down to Hasya.
Wow, she is soooo Hasya.
hasya by Syamin<3 March 18, 2019