kanikapila (kah-nee-kah-PEE-lah)
sometimes: kani kapila
Verb To play or make music, especially in an impromptu, acoustic jam session.
"Eh, brah, bring yo 'ukulele to da beach latah. We goin kanikapila unda da stars."
'awe (AH-weh)
sometimes: awe, 'awe'awe
Noun A backpack, knapsack, or any pack or burden carried on the back.
"Eh, grab your 'awe, we gotta catch TheBus before start pouring rain."
had (HAD)
Grammar Past tense marker, traditionally associated with Kaua'i Pidgin, used in place of 'wen' to indicate a completed action.
"I had tell dat guy fo cruz um."
rags (RAGS)
sometimes: rag
Slang Feminine hygiene products, specifically menstrual pads or tampons.
"Eh, sistah, you get any extra rags? Mine stay pau already."
dat (DAT)
sometimes: that
Pronoun That; used to identify a specific person, thing, or idea.
"Look at dat sunset, stay unreal!"
no lie (no-LIE)
sometimes: no bulai
Idiom I am telling the truth; honestly; I swear.
"No lie, brah, dat fish I catch wen stay dis big!"