ai ya

chinese exclamation of frustration, annoyance, anger, etc.
similar to d'oh, oh crap, ah shit, damn it, oops, etc.

if you spill a can of soda pop on your keyboard say "ai ya", instead of d'oh.

by normers January 13, 2006

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ai ya

exclamation.
like whoa, dude, what is going on?
or just
whoa, dude.

ai ya! jackie!

by Evanezer April 18, 2003

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This Chinese(mainly Cantonese dialect) exclamation generally used at the end of a sentence to express frustration, trouble, and empathy. When used by non-Chinese speakers, this sounds completely ugly and dumb. Refrain from using this expression if the preceding sentence is NOT in Chinese or risk sounding like a lame wannabe.

There can be no suitable example for "ai ya" when translated in English, I will not bother.

by Your Teacher April 15, 2008

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ai ya

Also spelt (aiya) - It is a Nigerian (probably used in some other West African countries too) "word" phrase used to express commiseration, pity or concern when someone suffers any kind of misfortune.

Example 1:
John: I just found out I did not pass the Navy Seal test
Doe: Ai ya! May be you try again next time.

Example 2:
Karen: I missed the school bus this morning, so I could not seat for the Math test.
Linda: Ai ya! So what are you going to do, speak to the teacher about it?

by 9JaRee August 10, 2021

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ai-yah

An exclamation/interjection used to express surprise, frustration, impatience., etc. Principally Chinese.

Possible meanings include:

1) "Sheesh."
2) "Ow! What the hell are you doing?"
3) "No, Mom, I'm not married yet."

by murlough23 July 10, 2005

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Ai yai yai!

can be used to express defeat, confusion, excitment, joy, anger...everything depending on your tone.

Usually indicates some kind of problem.

also a great way avoid answering questions properly and seem like you are invested in conversation.

boring person: blah blah blah blah blaAAAAhhh.
you: ai yai yai.
boring person: blah blaaaah blahhhh???
you AI YAI YAI!

by dolar001 June 9, 2011

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