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'''Wahlau''', or better known as Wahlau-eh is a common [[slang]] word used initially by [[Singapore|Singaporeans]] around the early 90s. It is an expression akin to "Wow!" or "Oh my!", often used when expressing surprise or admiration. It is said to be a derivative of the phrase "wah-lau-peh" which literally means "my father!"

This word is understood by many Malaysians and Singaporeans.