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Walao or Walau is a Malaysian Hokkien slang that mean 'what the' or 'wow'.
Example 1:Walao,I got a D for my exam

Example 2:Walau,I can't believe we won the football match!!
Walao by 첸 May 7, 2020
Related Words
walaowei • wa lao • Wa Lao Eh! • waldo • walahi • Walcott • Walaa • Walabot • walala • walama
Means "Alamak" in an angrier way
Walao! I forgot to sign up!
Walao eh! You did so badly!
“Walao” and its variations are popularly used when someone is surprised, shocked in disbelief. This would be the Malaysian & Singaporean replacement of “Oh my gosh!”. Malaysians typically use it when there are mega sales, cheap flight and hotel discounts on sale, whenever they get together at the mamak watching football, and so on. It’s also typically used to compliment one’s skills, talents or achievements - or if your friend does something stupid!

There are also other names you can use with "Walao", such as "Walao eh", "Walao wei", etc.
John (Driver): *Ignores traffic light and just drive through because he's in a rush*

Jane (Passenger): Walao eh, next time you will die if you keep driving like that...
Walao by fructosedberry March 17, 2024

WALAO!!! 

Walao is a Singaporean way of saying “OH SHIT!!!” Usually someone who is very anxious
My dog died
Walao!!!
WALAO!!! by Shadowm October 24, 2018

walao eh 

"Walao eh" is a Singaporean colloquialism stemming from Hokkien. It means to express frustration.
walao eh by goatlohkeanyew May 11, 2024
n. Anyone who is or has been a student at a Waldorf School or a Steiner School (if you are in Europe. )
No matter how long one has gone to a Waldorf School, they are still a Waldork
Phoebe is a Waldork, she can knit a sock while unicycling backwards .
Chris is a Waldork, has been attending a Waldorf School since he was 4 years old.
Waldork by Queen of Waldorks June 21, 2016
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