Pronunciation

• IPA(key): /ˈhɑi̯/, [ˈhɑ̝i̯]
• Rhymes: -ɑi
• Hyphenation(key): hai

Etymology 1

Borrowed from Swedish haj (“shark”), itself from Dutch haai (“shark”) from Old Norse hákarl (“shark”).

Noun

hai

1. shark
   Synonym: haikala

Etymology 2

Borrowed from English high, from high card.

Noun

hai

1. (poker) high card

Usage notes
Often preceded with the rank of the high card, such as ässähai for "ace high (card)".

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