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ʻOhana (oh-HAH-nah)

sometimes: 'ohana, ohana

Noun Family, relative, or kin group, including blood relatives, adoptive members, and close friends; (Noun) In real estate, a permitted second dwelling unit built on a single property.

"ʻOhana means nobody get left behind o fogotten."

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uhu (OO-hoo)

Noun A parrotfish, a colorful reef dweller highly prized by local fishermen and often eaten raw.

"Glenn went dive Ma'alaea side and caught one massive blue uhu for make poke."

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giri giri (GEE-ree-GEE-ree)

sometimes: girigiri

Noun A hair swirl or cowlick, usually located on the crown of the head.

"He get one giri giri"

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nuff said (NUFF-SED)

sometimes: 'nuff said, enough said

Idiom Period; the discussion is over; I completely agree.

"Ho he get da bes sponges eva! Nuff said!"

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f.b.i. (ef-bee-EYE)

sometimes: FBI, F.B.I, fbi

Slang An acronym standing for 'from Big Island', used to describe someone born or raised on the island of Hawaiʻi.

"He one F.B.I."

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Eh, chance 'um (eh, CHANS-um)

sometimes: chance um, chance 'em, chance em

Idiom Take a chance or risk it.

"Eh, chance 'um, no scared!"

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