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aurie (ah-REE)

sometimes: auri, auright, alright

Slang All right, then; used as a casual farewell or to express agreement.

"Aurie, I gon catch you guys bumbye."

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moʻolelo (moh-oh-LEH-loh)

sometimes: moolelo

Noun A story, tale, myth, history, tradition, literature, or legend.

"Tūtū used to tell us moʻolelo bout da Menehune every night befo bed."

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big kahuna (big kah-HOO-nah)

sometimes: da big kahuna

Noun The boss, the leader, or the most important person in a group or organization.

"Eh, you gotta go ask da big kahuna if you like take one week off."

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kanak attack (KAH-nak ah-TAK)

sometimes: kanack attack, kanaka attack

Slang A food coma; the overwhelming feeling of drowsiness and lethargy that occurs after eating a large, heavy meal.

"No can jog witchu now, I get one kanak attack."

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kuru-kuru (KOO-roo-KOO-roo)

sometimes: kurukuru, kuru kuru

Adjective Curly, especially referring to hair.

"His hair stay all kuru-kuru."

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bakatare (bah-kah-TAH-reh)

sometimes: baka, baka-tare

Noun An idiot, fool, or stupid person.

"Eh, you bakatare, no go drive your truck inside the deep mud, you going get stuck!"

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