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/pʰaɪˈse/ Short form of paiseh, meaning to feel embarrassed, shy, or to have shame. A common term used in Singapore and Malaysia (particularly in Singaporean English, or “Singlish”), where it can also be used to mean “sorry”. Of Hokkien origin, derived from 歹勢 歹势 (phái-sè, “embarrassed”). Rarely also spelt as “pai say”.
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