how embarrassment

Etymology
A catchphrase of Effie Stephanidis, a character who first appeared on the Australian TV show Acropolis Now (1989–1992) and is played by Mary Coustas. Stephanidis is a Greek-Australian, and the phrase is an imitation of the style of English often spoken by immigrants to Australia.

Interjection

 * 1)  An expression of embarrassment, either for the speaker or for another individual or group.