Pronunciations

Definitions

• interj. Yes.

• interj. An expression of exasperation; 'oh, brother.'

Languages of Origin

• Arabic / Judeo-Arabic
• Modern Hebrew

Etymology

• A ايوه aywa > MH איווה

Who Uses This

• North African: Jews with ancestry in Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya, or Egypt
• Israel: Diaspora Jews who feel connected to Israel and have spent time there

Regions

• North America

Dictionaries

• None

Alternative Spellings

aywa