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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!"

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kim chee breath (kim-CHEE-breth)

sometimes: kimchi breath, kimchee breath

Slang Bad breath, specifically smelling strongly of garlic, fermented cabbage, or pungent food.

"He get kim chee breath"

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i mua (ee-MOO-ah)

sometimes: imua

Verb To go forward, move ahead, or advance.

"I mua! We goin' win dis game!"

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ʻamaʻama (ah-MAH-ah-MAH)

sometimes: 'ama'ama, amaama, ama ama

Noun Mullet (Mugil cephalus), a highly prized indigenous fish in Hawaii often raised in traditional fishponds or caught along the shoreline.

"We goin catch ʻamaʻama fo dinna tonigh."

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you like eat, eh? (yoo-LIKE-eet-EH)

sometimes: you like eat eh, u like eat eh, you like kaukau eh

Question Do you want to eat?

"You like eat, eh? Get choke food."

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niu (NEE-oo)

Noun Coconut

"Get niu trees all around da beach"

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