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lai lai
What does lai lai mean?
Used for strong emphasis when refusing or denying something will ever happen.
"Lai lai, we no go gree to that kind arrangement."
Origin
From Yoruba, as documented in the Wikipedia "Nigerian Pidgin" article, meaning "never."
Frequently asked questions
What does "lai lai" mean?
It means "never" — used for strong emphasis when refusing something.
Where does the word come from?
It comes from Yoruba.
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