Pronunciations (5)
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/əˈreː/
Pronunciation notes
- India
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/ˈə.reː/
Pronunciation notes
- India
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[ɐ.ɾeː]
Pronunciation notes
- India
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/ˈʌɹ.əɪ/
Pronunciation notes
- General-American
- Received-Pronunciation
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/əˈɹeɪ/
Pronunciation notes
- General-American
- Received-Pronunciation
Interjection
Expressing surprise or alarm; hey.
Usage- India
- Examples
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‘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!'
More examples (2)
'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!’