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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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hafya • hafsa • Haya • hayabusa • Hafsah • Hanya • haiya • hafla • Haiyaa • Havya
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
It is an arabic name. The real meaning of this name is 'little lioness'. People with this name are brave and strong. They have a very sharp intelligence. Friendship means everything to them. They actually are very kind and polite until you annoy them or hurt them. They don't care what people think of them. Their personality is sometimes very confusing which makes them more noticeable and attractive. They have a great sense of humour. They also have a good fashion sense. Last but not the least, they are usually very hot, sexy and beautiful.
"She is so confusing! I think she is Hafsa. "
Hafsa by hotcocoa May 9, 2015
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
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