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ho'okaulike (ho-oh-cow-LEE-keh)

sometimes: hookaulike, hoʻokaulike

Verb To balance, equalize, or make things even; to treat fairly or with equity.

"Eh, you gotta hoʻokaulike da weight on da boat, oddawise we gon' flip."

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liddat (li-DAT)

sometimes: lidat, ladat, l’dat, li'dat, lyddat

Idiom Like that; in that manner or way.

"You jus gotta do em liddat, den it goin work."

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'īlio (EE-lee-oh)

sometimes: ilio, 'ilio, īlio

Noun Dog; canine.

"Eh, watch out for da 'īlio in da yard, he stay bite if he no recognize you."

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b-52 (BEE-fif-tee-TOO)

sometimes: b52, B52 cockroach, flying roach

Noun A very large, flying cockroach, typically the American cockroach, known for its size and erratic flying behavior.

"One big B-52 in da kitchen!"

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nalu (NAH-loo)

Noun Ocean wave or surf.

"Eh, no need stress about da schedule right now, just nalu it and see what da boss says tomorrow."

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dirty lickens (DIR-tee LIK-ins)

sometimes: dirty lickings, dirty lickins, dirty lickin

Slang A severe physical beating, spanking, or thrashing; to teach someone a harsh lesson through physical discipline or a fight.

"No ack, cuz, you like dirty lickings?"

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