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joose (JOOS)

sometimes: juice, joos

Slang Not fair; unjust; a situation where someone is cheated or shortchanged.

"Das joose, he wen cheat"

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puaa (poo-AH-ah)

sometimes: puaʻa, pua'a

Noun A pig, swine, or pork meat, often referring to wild boars hunted in the mountains or the centerpiece of a traditional luau.

"puaa stay pig, pork"

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toe jam (TOH-jam)

sometimes: toe jams

Noun The dirt, lint, and grime that accumulates between the toes, especially common after wearing rubber slippers all day.

"You betta wash yo feet, brah. Yo toe jams stay stinkin up da whole place! So pilau!"

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dirty (DER-tee)

sometimes: derty

Adjective Bad, negative, or no good; often used to describe poor weather, bad attitudes, or unfortunate situations.

"Dirty kine weather today"

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hoʻoponopono (hoh-oh-poh-no-POH-no)

sometimes: hooponopono, ho'oponopono

Noun The traditional Hawaiian practice of reconciliation, forgiveness, and making things right within a family.

"We wen do hoʻoponopono to mend our relationship."

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ackshun (AK-shun)

sometimes: action, akshun

Slang Action, excitement, or a lively event or situation.

"You goin go to da party? Get pleny kine ackshun!"

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