chee (CHEE)
sometimes: chii, cheee
Expression Geez, wow, or gosh; an exclamation of surprise, frustration, or emphasis.
"Chee, why you do dat?"
kanilehua (KAH-nee-leh-HOO-ah)
sometimes: kani lehua
Noun A specific type of mist-like rain, famously associated with Hilo, Hawaii, known for pattering gently on the lehua blossoms.
"When I visit Hilo, I love walkin in da kanilehua. Afta stay so refreshed."
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."
akahele (ah-kah-HEH-leh)
Adjective Cautious, careful, or moderate in action.
"Eh, the road going up Haleakalā stay all wet, so akahele when you drive."
had it (HAD-it)
Slang Broken beyond repair, completely destroyed, or ruined.
"Ho, look at Darryl's truck after he tried for cross the river, the buggah is totally had it."
yeah, no? (YEAH-no)
sometimes: yeah, no?, yeah no, yeah no?, yah no, yea no
Expression Oh yes, I completely agree; that is correct. Often used to validate someone else's statement or observation.
"Yeah, no? You get one cherreh yota!"