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paniolo pipi (pah-nee-OH-loh PEE-pee)

sometimes: paniolo, Hawaiian cowboy

Noun A traditional Hawaiian cowboy; specifically a cattle rancher or someone who works directly with cattle.

"My great-grandpa was one real paniolo pipi back in da day, riding horse all over Waimea."

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I like (eye-LIKE)

Verb I want; I would like; I desire.

"I like go beach."

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da haps (dah-HAPS)

sometimes: the haps, da happenings

Slang What is happening; the current situation, news, or plans.

"Wassup wit da haps?"

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shoyu (SHOW-yoo)

sometimes: shōyu, soy sauce

Noun Soy sauce; a staple condiment in Hawaii used in cooking, marinades, and as a dipping sauce.

"Pass da shoyu, please"

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faskine (fas-KINE)

sometimes: fast kine, fas kine

Adverb Quickly, fast, or in a hurried manner.

"I goin grin fas kine, anden we go beach."

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lōlō (loh-LOH)

sometimes: lolo, lo lo

Slang Crazy, stupid, foolish, or absent-minded.

"No can buy dat now, no be lolo!"

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