before time (bee-FOR-time)
sometimes: befo time, befo' time, beforetime
Idiom Back in the day; in the past; formerly.
"Before time was mo bettah"
if can, can, if no can, no can. (if-CAN-can-if-no-CAN-no-can)
sometimes: if can can if no can no can
Idiom If it is possible, we will do it; if it is not possible, we won't. A phrase expressing a laid-back acceptance of circumstances and limitations.
"You goin help Kimo move or you get work? If can, can, if no can, no can."
howzit? (HOW-zit)
sometimes: howzit, howz it, howzit brah
Greeting How are you?; how is it going?; hello.
"Eh cuz, long time no see! Howzit?"
ʻŌpala (OH-pah-lah)
sometimes: 'opala, opala, 'ōpala
Noun Garbage, trash, rubbish, or litter; something worthless or of no value.
"Tidy up yo room, brah! Get too much ʻōpala all ova da place."
holokū (hoh-loh-KOO)
sometimes: holoku
Noun A traditional, formal Hawaiian gown, typically loose-fitting with a yoke and a train, often worn for special occasions.
"She stay so elegant in her holokū at da wedding."
all jam up (ahl-JAM-up)
sometimes: auu jam up, all jammed up, ol jam up
Idiom Overwhelmed, stressed out, confused, or in a difficult personal situation.
"Eh, you goin talk to Kimo? He stay all jam up an need fo talk story witchu."