ponopono (poh-noh-POH-noh)
sometimes: ho'oponopono, hoʻoponopono
Verb To put things right, fix a problem, or restore balance and harmony.
"Brah, you guys need for sit down and do some ponopono before the whole family falls apart."
lōkahi (LOH-kah-hee)
sometimes: lokahi
Noun Togetherness, unity, harmony, or a collective agreement and mutual support within a group or community.
"We need mo' lōkahi in our community, brah. Gotta help each odda out."
IYKYK (if-yoo-NO-yoo-NO)
sometimes: if you know you know
Slang An acronym for 'If you know, you know,' used to indicate an inside joke, a hidden local spot, or a shared cultural understanding that does not need further explanation.
"Anyone get da kine? #IYKYK"
shame (SHAYM)
sometimes: shem
Adjective Embarrassed, ashamed, or shy.
"Ho, shame dat!"
hana okolele (HAH-nah oh-koh-LEH-leh)
sometimes: hana ʻokolele, hana okole, hana'okolele
Idiom You're in trouble; a taunt used to warn someone that they are about to be scolded or punished.
"Hana okolele when mom finds out"
aznuts (az-NUTS)
sometimes: ass nuts, as nuts, az nuts, das nuts
Slang That is crazy, insane, or unbelievable.
"Ho, you heard how much da rent going up next month? Aznuts, brah!"