"sial ah" meaning in English

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Interjection

IPA: [ˈsjɑl ɑ(ː)] [Singapore]
Etymology: From Malay sial + ah. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|ms|sial}} Malay sial Head templates: {{en-interjection}} sial ah
  1. (Manglish, Singlish) Interjection, used to express discontent, shock, exasperation or surprise. Tags: Manglish, Singlish Synonyms: siala, sialah, sia lah, siah lah, sial lah Related terms: sia (english: same meaning, used at the end of sentences)
    Sense id: en-sial_ah-en-intj-qlbZykZf Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Manglish, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries, Singlish

Alternative forms

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