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exclamation.
like whoa, dude, what is going on?
or just
whoa, dude.
ai ya by Evanezer April 18, 2003
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.
ai ya by Your Teacher April 15, 2008
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?
ai ya by 9JaRee August 10, 2021
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."
ai-yah by murlough23 July 10, 2005

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!
Ai yai yai! by dolar001 June 9, 2011
ai-yak=uh-oh
studip people say this to John Mak
student A : you didn't do this homework
student B : ai-yak!!!
ai-yak by fat tam-tam November 5, 2020
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