The
true origin of "chayis" is unknown, though some same it is related to Doc Fitz's retarded way of saying "there he is." According to legend, when a student walked into his class
late, instead of saying "there he is," Doc Fitz
said something along the lines of "chahh-eez-suhh," which we interpret as "chayis sir" today.
Chayis may stand alone, though it is commonly followed by sir, as in: "Oh, chayis sir."
Chayis has taken on a much broader meaning, now referring to almost anything the speaker wants, making it difficult to interpret. "Chayis" is ofter seen as a difficult concept by females.