yeah (YAH)
sometimes: yah, yea
Expression A versatile tag question used at the end of a sentence to seek agreement, confirm understanding, or emphasize a point.
"You get get choke grindz, yeah?"
all jag (ahl-JAG)
sometimes: all jagg, jag, jagged, all jagged
Slang Wasted, heavily intoxicated, or completely high from alcohol, drugs, or a combination of both.
"No can drive, stay all jag"
taro (TAH-roh)
sometimes: kalo
Noun A tropical plant cultivated primarily for its edible corms, which are a traditional staple food in Hawaii used to make poi, as well as for its large, elephant ear-shaped leaves used in cooking.
"Tutu make da best poi from fresh taro."
wassamattayou? (wah-sah-MAH-tah-you)
sometimes: wassamattayou, wassamatta you, wassamatta, wasa matta you, whassamattayou
Idiom What is your problem?; what is the matter with you?
"Why you so grumpy today? Wassamattayou?"
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."
hulihuli (HOO-lee-HOO-lee)
sometimes: huli huli, huli-huli
Verb To turn, rotate, or flip over repeatedly, especially when roasting meat on a spit.
"Da chiken stay hulihuli ova' da kiawe fire."