intj
ay
eye
intj
1
An exclamation of pain, dismay, or distress.
""Ay, that hurts!" she cried as she stubbed her toe."
adv
1
Always; forever (an old or literary usage).
"The poem promises love that will last ay."
How to Use Ay
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn old exclamation of pain or dismay, or a literary word for "always".
Common mistake
Not the same as "aye" (meaning "yes"), though the two are often confused in casual writing.
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Etymology
From Middle English variants such as ei and ey, an old exclamation of pain or surprise, likely shaped by imitation of the natural sound people make when hurt.