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English
Etymology
Borrowed from Mandarin or Hokkien. Reduplication of 來 / 来 (lái), Mandarin 來／来 (lái) or Hokkien 來／来 (lâi).
Interjection
lai lai
- (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.