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ponopono (poh-noh-POH-noh)

sometimes: ho'oponopono, hoʻoponopono

Verb To put things right, fix a problem, or restore balance and harmony.

"Brah, you guys need for sit down and do some ponopono before the whole family falls apart."

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jus buckaloose (jus-buk-ah-LOOS)

sometimes: just buckaloose, buckaloose, buck loose

Idiom Just relax; let loose; don't stress out; take it easy.

"Jus buckaloose, no stress"

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uku (OO-koo)

sometimes: ʻuku, uku piles

Noun The blue-green snapper (Aprion virescens), a popular and delicious bottom fish caught in Hawaiian waters.

"Brah, wat you wen catch today? Plenny uku!"

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pilikia (pee-lee-KEE-ah)

sometimes: no pilikia

Noun A problem, trouble, difficulty, or issue.

"Eh, brah, my car stay pau hana. Get pilikia wit' da engine."

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feel like (feel-LIKE)

sometimes: feels like

Idiom Seems like; feels as if; feels as though.

"Feel like going rain."

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mahalo, for da hookup! (mah-HAH-loh foh dah HOOK-up)

sometimes: mahalo for the hookup, mahalo for da hook up, thanks for da hookup

Expression Thank you for the favor, connection, or for providing something beneficial.

"Ho, mahalo for da hookup with da tickets!"

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