choke your neck (CHOKE-your-NEK)
sometimes: choke yo neck, choke ya neck
Idiom To be in severe trouble; to face impending punishment or negative consequences.
"You going choke your neck wit mom"
aiyah (EYE-yah)
sometimes: aiya, aiyya, aiyoh
Slang An exclamation of dismay, frustration, annoyance, or surprise.
"Aiyah! I wen lose my keys again!"
ulua (oo-LOO-ah)
Noun Giant trevally, a highly prized game fish in Hawaii.
"Caught one monster ulua off da rocks"
no ka `oi (noh-kah-OY)
sometimes: no ka oi, nō ka ʻoi, no ka ʻoi, nō ka oi
Idiom The best; truly the best; superior or excellent.
"Maui no ka `oi "
lauhala (low-HAH-lah)
sometimes: lau hala
Noun The leaves of the hala tree (Pandanus tectorius), traditionally dried, prepared, and used for weaving mats, hats, and baskets.
"My Tutu weave beautiful hats and baskets from lauhala."
poke (POH-keh)
sometimes: like poke, poke bowl, poké
Noun A traditional Hawaiian dish of diced raw fish, typically marinated with soy sauce, sesame oil, and onions.
"Eh, honey girl, like poke?"