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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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hau'oli la hanau (how-OH-lee LAH HAH-now)

sometimes: hauoli la hanau, hauʻoli lā hānau

Expression Happy Birthday.

"Eh, hau'oli la hanau to you, hope you get plenty good kaukau tonight!"

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pancit (pan-SIT)

sometimes: pansit

Noun A traditional Filipino stir-fried noodle dish, commonly served at local parties and gatherings.

"Aunty Lani's pancit stay da bomb, brah!"

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townie (TOW-nee)

sometimes: townies

Noun A person who lives in the city, specifically Honolulu or a main urban center, often implying they are unaccustomed to country life or outdoor activities.

"He stay one townie, not country"

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ka'a (KAH-ah)

sometimes: kaa, kaʻa

Noun A car, automobile, carriage, wagon, or any wheeled vehicle.

"Eh, you going drive your ka'a or we taking mine?"

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minahs (MY-nahs)

sometimes: minors, minor

Slang No problem, don't worry, no big deal; a minor inconvenience.

"Eh, no stay one big deal, minahs!"

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