aurie (ah-REE)
sometimes: auri, auright, alright
Slang All right, then; used as a casual farewell or to express agreement.
"Aurie, I gon catch you guys bumbye."
moʻolelo (moh-oh-LEH-loh)
sometimes: moolelo
Noun A story, tale, myth, history, tradition, literature, or legend.
"Tūtū used to tell us moʻolelo bout da Menehune every night befo bed."
big kahuna (big kah-HOO-nah)
sometimes: da big kahuna
Noun The boss, the leader, or the most important person in a group or organization.
"Eh, you gotta go ask da big kahuna if you like take one week off."
kanak attack (KAH-nak ah-TAK)
sometimes: kanack attack, kanaka attack
Slang A food coma; the overwhelming feeling of drowsiness and lethargy that occurs after eating a large, heavy meal.
"No can jog witchu now, I get one kanak attack."
kuru-kuru (KOO-roo-KOO-roo)
sometimes: kurukuru, kuru kuru
Adjective Curly, especially referring to hair.
"His hair stay all kuru-kuru."
bakatare (bah-kah-TAH-reh)
sometimes: baka, baka-tare
Noun An idiot, fool, or stupid person.
"Eh, you bakatare, no go drive your truck inside the deep mud, you going get stuck!"