howzit, uncle? (HOW-zit, UN-kul)
sometimes: howzit uncle, howzit unko, howzit unk
Greeting How are you, sir?
"Howzit, uncle? You stay good?"
going (GO-in)
sometimes: goin, gon
Grammar Will; gonna; going to (used as a future tense auxiliary verb)
"I going go beach later"
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?"
tita (tee-TAH)
sometimes: titah
Noun A tough, strong, independent, and no-nonsense local woman; often used affectionately as a badge of pride, though it can be derogatory depending on context.
"No ack, bumbai you goin get dirty lickin from dat tita who always like scrap."
cherry (CHEH-ree)
sometimes: cherries
Slang Cool, pristine, or in excellent condition; highly desirable.
"Dat car stay cherry"
face (FAYS)
sometimes: in your face
Slang I knew it; I told you so; in your face (used to express vindication when proven right).
"Face! I wen tell you so"