Walao

Pronunciation: /wɑːˈlaʊ/

Definitions of walao

interjection used to express frustration, annoyance, or disbelief

Example Sentences

A1 Walao, it's raining again!

A2 Walao, I can't believe I forgot my homework.

B1 Walao, the traffic is so bad today.

B2 Walao, I can't believe he said that to her.

C1 Walao, the service at this restaurant is terrible.

C2 Walao, I'm so tired of all this drama.

Examples of walao in a Sentence

formal I was quite surprised by the outcome of the experiment, walao.

informal Walao, why did you eat my snacks without asking?

slang Walao, that movie was so boring lah.

figurative Walao, his excuses are getting more ridiculous by the day.

Grammatical Forms of walao

• past tense: walaoed
• plural: walaos
• comparative: more walao
• superlative: most walao
• present tense: walao
• future tense: will walao
• perfect tense: have walaoed
• continuous tense: is walaoing
• singular: walao
• positive degree: walao
• infinitive: to walao
• gerund: walaoing
• participle: walaoed

Origin and Evolution of walao

First Known Use: 2000 year

Language of Origin: Malay

Story behind the word: The word 'walao' originated in Singapore and Malaysia as a colloquial expression.

Evolution of the word: Originally used as an expression of frustration or disbelief, 'walao' has evolved to also convey surprise, excitement, or admiration in informal conversations.