aurie (ah-REE)
sometimes: auri, auright, alright
Slang All right, then; used as a casual farewell or to express agreement.
"Aurie, I gon catch you guys bumbye."
tree (TREE)
sometimes: t'ree
Noun The number three.
"I get tree dollah!"
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."
oli (OH-lee)
Noun A traditional Native Hawaiian chant performed without musical instruments or hula dancing, often used for blessings and protocols.
"Da oli at da start of da luau wen give me chicken skin, so beautiful."
buss up (bus-UP)
sometimes: bust up, bus up, bussup
Adjective Broken, severely damaged, or in a state of disrepair.
"My car stay all buss up"
aloha friday (ah-LOH-hah FRY-day)
sometimes: aloha fridays
Noun The custom in Hawaii of wearing aloha attire on Fridays, marking the end of the workweek and the start of the weekend.
"Today stay aloha friday"