planny (PLAN-nee)
sometimes: plenny, plenty
Adjective Plenty, many, a large amount or abundance of something.
"Get planny pupus at da party or wat?"
puʻili (poo-EE-lee)
sometimes: puili
Noun Bamboo rattles used as percussion instruments in hula dancing, made by splitting a length of bamboo into thin strips.
"Da hula dancers shake dea puʻili, makin one rhythmic sound."
kolohe (koh-LOH-heh)
sometimes: kalohe
Adjective Mischievous, naughty, or acting like a rascal, usually referring to a high-spirited child.
"Dat keiki stay so kolohe, always gettin into trouble."
chee (CHEE)
sometimes: chii, cheee
Expression Geez, wow, or gosh; an exclamation of surprise, frustration, or emphasis.
"Chee, why you do dat?"
kakahiaka nui (kah-kah-hee-AH-kah NOO-ee)
sometimes: kakahiaka
Noun Early morning; the crack of dawn; the pre-sunrise hours.
"Brah, I was up kakahiaka nui prepping the imu for the baby luau."
honi (HO-nee)
sometimes: honi honi, honihoni
Verb To kiss; to greet someone by touching noses and sharing breath.
"Dey wen' share one sweet honi under da moonlight."