"fuiyoh" meaning in All languages combined

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Interjection [English]

IPA: /ˌθʊɪ̯˦˨ ˈjɔː/ [Malaysia], /ˌɸʊɪ̯˦˨ ˈjɔː/ [Malaysia], /ˌɦʊɪ̯˦˨ ˈjɔː/ [Malaysia]
Etymology: From possibly Hokkien 媠唷 (súi--ió, literally “beautiful!”), popularized as "Fuiyoh!" by the Malaysian comedian, Nigel Ng, using his comedic alter ego, Uncle Roger. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|nan-hbl|媠唷|lit=beautiful!|tr=súi--ió}} Hokkien 媠唷 (súi--ió, literally “beautiful!”) Head templates: {{en-interjection}} fuiyoh
  1. (Malaysia) An exclamation to express confirmation or admiration. Wikipedia link: Nigel Ng Tags: Malaysia Synonyms: swee [Singlish], fuyoh, fuiyor
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    },
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      "ipa": "/ˌɸʊɪ̯˦˨ ˈjɔː/",
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        "Malaysia"
      ]
    },
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      "ipa": "/ˌɦʊɪ̯˦˨ ˈjɔː/",
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      "word": "swee"
    },
    {
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    {
      "word": "fuiyor"
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