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ponopono (poh-noh-POH-noh)

sometimes: ho'oponopono, hoʻoponopono

Verb To put things right, fix a problem, or restore balance and harmony.

"Brah, you guys need for sit down and do some ponopono before the whole family falls apart."

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lōkahi (LOH-kah-hee)

sometimes: lokahi

Noun Togetherness, unity, harmony, or a collective agreement and mutual support within a group or community.

"We need mo' lōkahi in our community, brah. Gotta help each odda out."

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IYKYK (if-yoo-NO-yoo-NO)

sometimes: if you know you know

Slang An acronym for 'If you know, you know,' used to indicate an inside joke, a hidden local spot, or a shared cultural understanding that does not need further explanation.

"Anyone get da kine? #IYKYK"

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shame (SHAYM)

sometimes: shem

Adjective Embarrassed, ashamed, or shy.

"Ho, shame dat!"

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hana okolele (HAH-nah oh-koh-LEH-leh)

sometimes: hana ʻokolele, hana okole, hana'okolele

Idiom You're in trouble; a taunt used to warn someone that they are about to be scolded or punished.

"Hana okolele when mom finds out"

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aznuts (az-NUTS)

sometimes: ass nuts, as nuts, az nuts, das nuts

Slang That is crazy, insane, or unbelievable.

"Ho, you heard how much da rent going up next month? Aznuts, brah!"

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