hah

intj

Etymology: Borrowed from Hokkien 哈 (hâⁿ).

1. Huh!; used to express subtle surprise or amusement in a conversation.
2. Expression of discontent when one is faced with a rude awakening.

noun

1. Alternative form of heh (“Semitic letter”).

particle

Etymology: Borrowed from Hokkien 哈 (hâⁿ).

1. Synonym of ah (sense 1); used to form tag questions prompting the listener to confirm something.

   “Mother: Just wait awhile, Susan. Jack said he’d be a little late. […] What would you like to drink, some Coca Cola? Susan: That’s alright Aunty. We’re going out to dinner. Mother: Or you prefer Pepsi, hah? We don’t drink Pepsi ourself, I always keep a few bottles just in case. Some people are so fussy.”

2. Used to form a tag question, either to invite acknowledgment, or to ascertain the continued attention of the listener.

   “So, just make sure you don’t accidentally mix the two together lah, hah?”

3. Tagged at the end of a confirmation-seeking sentence to express subtle surprise or realisation.