bachi (BAH-chee)
sometimes: baachi
Noun Bad luck, bad karma, or a negative consequence; the concept that what goes around, comes around.
"You betta no steal dat, bumbai you get bachi."
hauna (HOW-nah)
sometimes: hauna pilau, haunapilau
Adjective Smelly, stinky, or foul-smelling; often used to describe bad odors like rotting fish, garbage, or body odor.
"Eh, wat dat hauna smell? Somebody wen' step on one dog pile o' wat?"
puka (POO-kah)
sometimes: pukas
Noun A hole, perforation, or opening, such as a tear in clothing or a doorway.
"Eh, close da puka, da mosquitoes stay comin' in!"
piko (PEE-koh)
Noun Belly button, navel, or umbilical cord; culturally, the center or connection point.
"My baby cuz, she love fo' play wit' her piko."
cu diab (koo-dee-AHB)
sometimes: kudiab, cu diabo, kudiabo, coo diab
Slang An exclamation of sudden shock, surprise, or disbelief. Derived from Portuguese, it literally translates to 'devil's ass'.
"Cu diab! You scared da hell outta me!"
tako (TAH-koh)
Noun Octopus, specifically when prepared or caught for food.
"Unko catch plenny tako for poke"