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Wah Lau! Zip Hoodie

$31.90

Stay cozy and stylish in our Wide-Eyed Panic Zip Hoodie, featuring plush fleece, premium metal zipper, and a striking cartoon design.

Wah Lau" is a commonly used Singaporean slang expression derived from Hokkien and Teochew dialects. Here's what it means:

  • Literal Translation: "Wah" means "Wow," and "Lau" is short for "father" (老 in Chinese, pronounced as "láu"). Together, it can be loosely understood as "Oh my gosh!" or "Oh man!" without necessarily referencing an actual "father."

  • Usage: It's an exclamation that conveys surprise, frustration, annoyance, or even admiration, depending on the tone and context.

Examples of Usage:

  1. Surprise:
    Wah lau, this durian damn expensive!
    (Oh my gosh, this durian is so expensive!)

  2. Frustration:
    Wah lau, why you never tell me earlier?
    (Oh man, why didn’t you tell me earlier?)

  3. Admiration:
    Wah lau, your car so shiny ah!
    (Wow, your car is so shiny!)

It’s a versatile phrase and often used to add flavor and emotion to casual conversations in Singapore and Malaysia.

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More details

  • 50% cotton, 50% polyester
  • Fabric weight: 8 oz/yd² (271 g/m²)
  • Yarn diameter: 20 singles
  • Soft fleece fabric inside and outside
  • Air-jet spun yarn for reduced piling
  • Regular fit
  • Metal zipper
  • Front pouch pockets
  • Unlined hood with color-matched drawcord
  • Overlapped fabric across zipper
  • Double-needle stitching at shoulders, armholes, neck, waistband, and cuffs

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Quality Guarantee & Returns

  • Quality is guaranteed. If there is a print error or visible quality issue, we'll replace or refund it.
  • Because the products are made to order, we do not accept general returns or sizing-related returns.