shootz (SHOOTS)
sometimes: shoots, chutes, shoot
Slang Okay, alright, sounds good; an expression of agreement or confirmation.
"Shootz, we try latahz"
chee (CHEE)
sometimes: chii, cheee
Expression Geez, wow, or gosh; an exclamation of surprise, frustration, or emphasis.
"Chee, why you do dat?"
local style (LOH-kull STY-ul)
sometimes: local kine
Idiom The customary, unpretentious, or resourceful way things are done by residents of Hawaii.
"We no need one fancy tent for the baby luau, just throw some blue tarps over the mango tree, local style."
kōkua (koh-KOO-ah)
sometimes: kokua
Noun Help, assistance, or support.
"Mahalo fo yo kokua"
awakea (ah-wah-KEH-ah)
Noun Noon or midday.
"We go eat lunch, almost awakea already and the sun stay beating down."
hā (HAH)
sometimes: ha
Noun Breath, life, or the spiritual essence of life.
"When you chant, you gotta give it your full hā, otherwise get no mana behind the words."