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hala (HAH-lah)

sometimes: halaaa

Expression An exclamation used to express shock, mild scolding, or to say 'shame on you' when someone does something wrong.

"You wen cut in line? Hala!"

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hukilau (hoo-kee-LAU)

sometimes: huki lau

Noun A traditional Hawaiian method of fishing involving a large group of people pulling a net from the ocean onto the beach; a festive beach gathering.

"Da whole ohana wen' come togedda fo' da hukilau."

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I shame (eye-SHAME)

Expression To feel shy, embarrassed, or awkward in a social situation.

"I wen trip an fall in front of everybody. I shame, brah!"

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lauhala (low-HAH-lah)

sometimes: lau hala

Noun The leaves of the hala tree (Pandanus tectorius), traditionally dried, prepared, and used for weaving mats, hats, and baskets.

"My Tutu weave beautiful hats and baskets from lauhala."

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unrealz (ahn-REELZ)

sometimes: unreal, unreals

Slang Crazy, unbelievable, or mind-blowing; used to express extreme surprise, frustration, or awe.

"Dey wen ask me fo work anota 20 owaz, unrealz!"

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how you stay? (HOW-yoo-STAY)

sometimes: how you stay, how u stay

Idiom How are you?; how's it going?; how have you been?

"Eh cuz, long time no see! How you stay?"

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