intj
aiyo
eye-YOH
Aiyo (intj) means an exclamation of distress, frustration, or worry. Example: “Aiyo, I forgot my keys again!”
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An exclamation of distress, frustration, or worry.
"Aiyo, I forgot my keys again!"
How to use aiyo
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn interjection people blurt out when something goes wrong or annoying happens, similar to "oh no" or "ugh."
When to use it
Informal and spoken, common in South and Southeast Asian English varieties.
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Etymology
Borrowed mainly from Tamil and Sinhalese, and common across several South and Southeast Asian languages as an exclamation of dismay.
Rhymes for aiyo
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What does “aiyo” mean?
The word “aiyo” means an exclamation of distress, frustration, or worry. In plain terms, an interjection people blurt out when something goes wrong or annoying happens, similar to "oh no" or "ugh.".
How do you pronounce “aiyo”?
“Aiyo” is pronounced eye-YOH (/aɪˈjoʊ/ in IPA).
How do you use “aiyo” in a sentence?
Here is “aiyo” used in a sentence: “Aiyo, I forgot my keys again!”
What part of speech is “aiyo”?
“Aiyo” is an intj.
