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crack seed (krak-SEED)

sometimes: crackseed

Noun A variety of preserved, dried, salty, sweet, and sour fruit snacks, originally of Chinese origin, popular in Hawaii.

"Stop at da crack seed store"

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mele (MEH-leh)

Noun A song, chant, anthem, or poem.

"Lurline, you going sing one mele for tutu's birthday party or what?"

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fo (FOH)

sometimes: fo', foa

Preposition For; intended to be given to or used by someone or something.

"Wen you stay pau? Like go fo sushi afta?"

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pa'ahana (pah-ah-HAH-nah)

sometimes: paahana, paʻahana

Adjective Hard-working, industrious, or consistently busy.

"You like one guy who going show up every day and grind, you hire Mike, he stay real pa'ahana."

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kuahu (koo-AH-hoo)

Noun A traditional Hawaiian altar or shrine used for ceremonial offerings and spiritual practices.

"We offer ti on da kuahu fo da ancestors."

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malihini (mah-lee-HEE-nee)

sometimes: malihinis

Noun A visitor, tourist, newcomer, or non-local person to Hawaiʻi.

"Welcome to Hawaiʻi, malihini! Enjoy yo' stay!"

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