Woiye
Woiye! / Woi'ye! - Sinhalese islander in origin (Sri Lanka)
An expression used by Sri Lankans to express a sense of sudden excitement.
It is commonly used in the middle of baila and calypso music to (unintentionally) boost the sense of atmosphere.
An expression used by Sri Lankans to express a sense of sudden excitement.
It is commonly used in the middle of baila and calypso music to (unintentionally) boost the sense of atmosphere.
E.g:- (In Cricket)
Bowler: *Takes a wicket.
Wicket: Woiye!! (*celebrates).
Bowler: *Takes a wicket.
Wicket: Woiye!! (*celebrates).