loko iʻa (LOH-koh EE-ah)
sometimes: loko ia, loko i'a
Noun A traditional Hawaiian fishpond, typically built along the shoreline with rock walls to enclose and cultivate fish for the community.
"Da loko iʻa wen provide food fo da whole village back in da day."
salamat (sah-LAH-maht)
sometimes: salamat po, maraming salamat
Slang Thank you; thanks.
"Salamat for da kaukau!"
ice cake (EYES-kayk)
sometimes: ice cup
Noun A frozen, flavored ice dessert served in a small plastic or paper cup, popular as a cheap local treat.
"Eh, you get quarters? I going buy one strawberry ice cake from da manapua man."
going go (GO-in GO)
sometimes: goin go, gon go
Verb Future tense marker indicating an intention or plan to depart or do something; will go.
"We goin go beach tomorrow if da wedda stay good."
boto (BOH-toh)
sometimes: botos
Vulgar Male genitals, penis, dick.
"Da football wen hit his boto."
toe jam (TOH-jam)
sometimes: toe jams
Noun The dirt, lint, and grime that accumulates between the toes, especially common after wearing rubber slippers all day.
"You betta wash yo feet, brah. Yo toe jams stay stinkin up da whole place! So pilau!"