interjection
Street Slang
wallah
WAL-lah · interjection · informal
'I swear (to God)' — an oath of truth
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Definitions
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An oath used to affirm one is telling the truth, meaning 'I swear'.
“Wallah, I didn't take it.”
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wallah In A Sentence
Wallah, I didn't take it.
Origin & Usage
Arabic 'wallahi' (by God), adopted into MLE via Muslim communities.
People Also Ask
What does wallah mean?
Wallah is an oath meaning 'I swear (to God)', used to affirm that you're telling the truth.
Where does wallah come from?
It comes from the Arabic 'wallahi' (by God) and was adopted into MLE through Muslim communities.
How do you use wallah?
You say it to stress you're being honest, for example 'wallah, I didn't take it'.
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