yeah, no? (YEAH-no)
sometimes: yeah, no?, yeah no, yeah no?, yah no, yea no
Expression Oh yes, I completely agree; that is correct. Often used to validate someone else's statement or observation.
"Yeah, no? You get one cherreh yota!"
bobora (boh-BOH-rah)
sometimes: bobola
Slang A Japanese national, immigrant, or tourist; used to distinguish someone from Japan from a local-born Japanese person.
"My bobora friend"
lehua (leh-HOO-ah)
sometimes: lehua blossom, ohia lehua, ʻōhiʻa lehua
Noun The blossom of the native ʻōhiʻa tree, culturally significant in Hawaii and often associated with Pele, hula, and rain.
"Da lehua blossoms stay so pretty, dey make nice lei."
kālā (kah-LAH)
sometimes: kala, dala, kalā
Noun Money, cash, currency, or income.
"I need mo kālā fo buy dat new surfboard."
no worries (no-WUR-eez)
sometimes: no worry, no worry beef curry
Idiom No problem; it's okay; don't worry about it.
"Eh, no worries about dat."
aku (AH-koo)
sometimes: skipjack, skipjack tuna, katsuo
Noun Skipjack tuna, a popular fish in Hawaii often used for poke, sashimi, or drying.
"Fresh aku for sale"