sarap (sah-RAHP)
sometimes: masarap
Adjective Delicious, tasty, or highly enjoyable, usually referring to food.
"Sarap! This lumpia stay 'ono!"
killaz (KEE-lahz)
sometimes: killahz, killers, killas
Slang Strong, intense, really good, or exceptional; often used to describe high-quality marijuana, potent drinks, or top-tier food.
"Ho cuz, you get da killahz?"
pueo (poo-EH-oh)
Noun The Hawaiian short-eared owl, an endemic species often regarded as an 'aumakua (ancestral guardian spirit) and a sign of good fortune, guidance, or protection.
"We wen hike in da mountains and lucky fo see one pueo flyin overhead."
pa'ahana (pah-ah-HAH-nah)
sometimes: paahana, paʻahana
Adjective Hard-working, industrious, or consistently busy.
"You like one guy who going show up every day and grind, you hire Mike, he stay real pa'ahana."
bus fayacracka (bus FIE-yah-crah-kah)
sometimes: bust firecracker, bus firecracker, bust fayacracka
Verb To light or set off firecrackers, especially during New Year's Eve or other celebrations.
"Eh, you guys ready for bus fayacracka tonight or what?"
aloha kākou (ah-LOH-hah KAH-kow)
sometimes: aloha kakou
Expression Greetings or hello to everyone present, inclusive of the speaker.
"Aloha kākou, thanks for coming to da meeting today."