paniolo pipi (pah-nee-OH-loh PEE-pee)
sometimes: paniolo, Hawaiian cowboy
Noun A traditional Hawaiian cowboy; specifically a cattle rancher or someone who works directly with cattle.
"My great-grandpa was one real paniolo pipi back in da day, riding horse all over Waimea."
hau'oli la hanau (how-OH-lee LAH HAH-now)
sometimes: hauoli la hanau, hauʻoli lā hānau
Expression Happy Birthday.
"Eh, hau'oli la hanau to you, hope you get plenty good kaukau tonight!"
pancit (pan-SIT)
sometimes: pansit
Noun A traditional Filipino stir-fried noodle dish, commonly served at local parties and gatherings.
"Aunty Lani's pancit stay da bomb, brah!"
townie (TOW-nee)
sometimes: townies
Noun A person who lives in the city, specifically Honolulu or a main urban center, often implying they are unaccustomed to country life or outdoor activities.
"He stay one townie, not country"
ka'a (KAH-ah)
sometimes: kaa, kaʻa
Noun A car, automobile, carriage, wagon, or any wheeled vehicle.
"Eh, you going drive your ka'a or we taking mine?"
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!"