What does Ayise mean?

Alternative spelling of 'Aise' - A common 'Hey you!' or 'Yo!' used to get someone's attention. For example: "Ayise, come here quick! (Hey you, come here quick!)"

Where does the slang word Ayise come from?

Ayise is a slang term from Malawi. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in Malawi and across Africa.

Ayise

🇲🇼 Malawi Slang

Added Aug 03, 2025 · 1 definition

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Alternative spelling of 'Aise' - A common 'Hey you!' or 'Yo!' used to get someone's attention.

"Ayise, come here quick! (Hey you, come here quick!)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 03, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇲🇼 Malawi
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: August 2025

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Aise 🇲🇼 Malawi

A common 'Hey you!' or 'Yo!' used to get someone's attention (comes from English 'I say!'). It's a friendly callout among youth, like 'Yo, listen.'

"Aise, ndipatse mpira mwachangu! (Yo! pass me the ball quickly!)"

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