Meaning of arrey | Babel Free

Definitions

Expressing surprise or alarm; hey.

India

Examples

“‘Nay, I cannot move another step,’ he howled. ‘I am old and my turban is lost. Arré! Arré!’”

“The dhoti-clad Indian mystic's anger simmered, dangerously close to exploding. 'Arrey! This is just not done in our Indian culture!'”

“'Arrey baba! How much will you study?' Ma strode into my room with a glass of Bournvita.”

“The boy screamed, ‘Arre, arre, don't! Don't you dare!’”

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