lai lai

English

Etymology

Borrowed from Mandarin or Hokkien. Reduplication of 來 / 来 (lái), Mandarin 來／来 (lái) or Hokkien 來／来 (lâi).

Interjection

lai lai

  1. (Manglish, Singlish) An exclamation to express encouragement, or to precede a request.
    Synonym: come

Usage notes

  • Can be used with more ‘lai’s for emphasis.
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