nui (NOO-ee)
sometimes: nui loa
Adjective Big, large, or great in size or amount.
"Brah, we get nui problems if da boss find out we broke da machine."
aisus (EYE-soos)
sometimes: aisos, aisoos, ay soos, aysoos, ai sus
Slang An exclamation of exasperation, frustration, defeat, or a heavy sigh.
"Aisus, I get pleny kine moa fo do befo pau!"
ova dea (OH-vah-DEH-ah)
sometimes: ova dere, over dea, ovah deah
Expression Over there; in that general direction or location.
"Da store stay ova dea"
hoʻokupu (hoh-oh-KOO-poo)
sometimes: hookupu, ho'okupu
Noun A ceremonial presentation of gifts, traditionally offered as a tribute to a chief or as a sign of deep respect and spiritual intention.
"Dey bring hoʻokupu of fruits and flowers to da hula hālau."
buggah stay (BUG-gah STAY)
sometimes: bugger stay, da buggah stay
Idiom That thing is; that person is (used to describe the current state, location, or condition of a subject)
"Buggah stay sleeping."
dog luck (DAWG-luk)
sometimes: dog-luck, dogluck
Idiom Extremely lucky; having unexpected or unearned good fortune.
"You get dog luck today"