"lau yah" meaning in English

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Adjective

IPA: /ˈlaʊ ja/ [Singapore] Forms: more lau yah [comparative], most lau yah [superlative]
Head templates: {{en-adj|nolinkhead=1}} lau yah (comparative more lau yah, superlative most lau yah)
  1. Alternative spelling of laoya. Tags: alt-of, alternative Alternative form of: laoya Synonyms: lauyah

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          "ref": "2011, dintigger, \"http://forums.hardwarezone.com.sg/credit-cards-line-credit-facilities-243/unsuccessful-credit-card-application-wtf-3260943-2.html\", HardwareZone Forum, 12 June 2011",
          "text": "Well I made noise with ANZ corporate and two managers replied saying sorry, they don't have the information and will get back to me again. Gee, so lau yah man ANZ!"
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    },
    {
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          "text": "Well I made noise with ANZ corporate and two managers replied saying sorry, they don't have the information and will get back to me again. Gee, so lau yah man ANZ!"
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