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cabbage (KAB-ij)

sometimes: cab, cabb, cabbages

Slang Funny, stupid, crazy, silly, weird, or strange; a catchall word for unusual, particularly unique to Kaua'i.

"Brah, you know Scuba Steve? Dat buggah is cabbage!"

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shootz (SHOOTS)

sometimes: shoots, chutes, shoot

Slang Okay, alright, sounds good; an expression of agreement or confirmation.

"Shootz, we try latahz"

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boy flower (BOY FLAH-wah)

sometimes: anthurium, boy flowa, boy flawa

Noun An anthurium flower, humorously named for its prominent protruding spadix.

"Luzviminda told me for go cut some boy flowers from da side yard for da party."

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ʻike (EE-keh)

sometimes: ike, 'ike

Verb To see, know, feel, experience, or understand; to recognize or be aware of something.

"Aunty, ʻike you stay tired. Go rest, I take care da kids."

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no problem (no PRAH-blem)

sometimes: no prob

Expression You're welcome; no worries; it was no trouble at all.

"Thanks! - No problem!"

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neva (NEH-vah)

sometimes: nevah, never

Adverb Never; at no time.

"I neva do dat!"

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