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.