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According to Phrases.org.uk, this comes from pidgin (slang or tailored English) English from the South China sea - and the Chinese phrase k'wâi-k'wâi.
Alternatively it may be from the Cantonese for "hurry up". Dating back to the 16th century, it was used extensively by sailors.
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