wakea (vah-KEH-ah)
sometimes: Wākea
Noun The Hawaiian sky father deity; god of light and the heavens, who with Papa (earth mother) created the Hawaiian islands.
"In Hawaiian mythology, Wakea stay da father of all da islands."
no need (noh-NEED)
sometimes: no need um
Expression Isn't necessary; no thank you; there is no need for that.
"You like one extra? No need!"
hāpai (HAH-pie)
sometimes: hapai
Adjective Pregnant, expecting a child.
"My cousin stay hāpai wit’ her first child."
kepanī (keh-PAH-nee)
sometimes: Kepani
Noun A person of Japanese descent; the Japanese language.
"My friend stay Kepanī, her grandma wen' come from Japan."
choke manini (CHOHK mah-NEE-nee)
sometimes: choke maninis
Idiom A large amount of small, annoying details, minor problems, or petty issues.
"I no like deal wit dat, get choke manini"
ballah head (BAH-lah-HED)
sometimes: balla head, bolo head, bollo head
Noun A bald head; a person with no hair.
"My bruddah going ballah head like daddy."