da (DAH)
sometimes: dah
Grammar The definite article 'the', used universally in Hawaiian Pidgin to specify a noun.
"Da food stay 'ono."
manapua man (mah-nah-POO-ah man)
sometimes: manapua truck, manapua van
Noun A mobile food vendor who drives through neighborhoods selling local snacks like manapua, pork hash, fried noodles, and candy, functioning similarly to an ice cream truck.
"Eh, you hear da manapua man comin? I gotta go buy some manapua!"
slept (SLEPT)
sometimes: slep
Slang To knock someone out, usually in a physical fight; to render unconscious.
"Da boxer wen slept em in da first round."
nai nai (nigh-NIGH)
sometimes: nainai, nigh nigh, nai-nai
Slang Night night; time to go to bed or sleep.
"I so tired, like go nai nai"
ho, brah (HO-brah)
sometimes: ho brah, ho braddah, ho brother
Slang An exclamation used to grab someone's attention before sharing something surprising, impressive, or unbelievable.
"Ho, brah! You see dat?"
kolohe (koh-LOH-heh)
sometimes: kalohe
Adjective Mischievous, naughty, or acting like a rascal, usually referring to a high-spirited child.
"Dat keiki stay so kolohe, always gettin into trouble."