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."
tī (TEE)
sometimes: ti, ti leaf, tī leaf, ki, kī
Noun A culturally significant plant (Cordyline fruticosa) with long green or red leaves, widely used in Hawaii for cooking (laulau), making leis, hula skirts, and spiritual protection or good luck.
"My Tutu always plant tī leaf around da house fo' good luck."
bull (BULL)
sometimes: da bull, bul
Slang The head tough guy, leader of a group, or the main enforcer.
"Watch out for Dante, he da bull of dat whole Anahola crew."
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."
local style (LOH-kull STY-ul)
sometimes: local kine
Idiom The customary, unpretentious, or resourceful way things are done by residents of Hawaii.
"We no need one fancy tent for the baby luau, just throw some blue tarps over the mango tree, local style."
and then (an-DEN)
sometimes: an den, anden
Idiom So what, who cares, or what's your point?
"You no like? And then?"