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manini (mah-NEE-nee)

sometimes: maninis

Noun A small reef fish with black and white stripes, also known as the convict tang.

"Eh, no worry 'bout dat, brah. Dass jus' one manini problem."

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hui (HOO-ee)

sometimes: hu-i

Noun A group, club, syndicate, partnership, or organization, often formed for a specific purpose or shared interest.

"I goin' join da hui fo' protect our aina."

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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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humbalah (hum-BAH-lah)

sometimes: hambalah, hambala, humbala

Expression An exclamation used when witnessing someone doing something wrong, breaking a rule, or acting shamelessly; similar to saying 'uh-oh' or 'you're gonna get it'.

"Humbalah, he wen' cut in line! No shame."

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lei poʻo (LAY POH-oh)

sometimes: lei poo, haku lei

Noun A garland or wreath made from flowers, leaves, ferns, or shells, specifically worn on the head.

"I goin give my sista one lei poʻo fo her birthday."

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hānau (HAH-now)

sometimes: hanau

Verb To give birth; to be born.

"My aunty wen’ hānau one heltea baby boy yestaday."

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