SIANG: //adj.// [SIGH – YAH – NG]
A reactionary phrase to describe a situation that is “too bad,” “unfortunate,” or “a pity.”

Example:
Josie was telling me she is a doctoral student in the midwest. I was delighted that we would have much to talk about in terms of academia. I spotted a tag on her luggage that looked like a college emblem. When I peered closer it said UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN.

I said, “Siang…” and shook my head.