bin (BIN)
sometimes: been, ben
Grammar Past tense marker used to indicate an action that has already happened, primarily used by older generations of Pidgin speakers.
"Maurice? Ah, da buggah bin make already."
nevamine (NEH-vah-mine)
sometimes: nevahmine, neva mind, nevah mind
Idiom Never mind; forget about it.
"Nevamine wat I do, I stay one free wahine."
manapua (mah-nah-POO-ah)
sometimes: mea ʻono puaʻa, mea ono puaa
Noun A steamed or baked bun filled with sweet roast pork (char siu) or other fillings; Hawaii's version of the Chinese bao.
"Ho da manapua from fukashima wen broke da mout!"
minahs (MY-nahs)
sometimes: minors, minor
Slang No problem, don't worry, no big deal; a minor inconvenience.
"Eh, no stay one big deal, minahs!"
koof (KOOF)
sometimes: kuf
Exclamation An expression of surprise, astonishment, or being impressed, often reacting to speed or suddenness.
"Koof! Only fas, you!"
li hing mui (lee-hing-MOO-ee)
sometimes: li hing, li hing powder
Noun A sweet, salty, and sour dried plum snack, originally from China, often sold whole or as a flavored powder used on fruits and candies.
"I like li hing mui powder on my mango"