Menu

Word of the Day

lose money (LOOZ MUH-nee)

sometimes: lose kala, loose money

Idiom An expression of disappointment, frustration, or feeling like something is a waste of time or effort; a bummer.

"I wen miss da bus. Lose money!"

submitted by alohas Full Definition →

kanaka (kah-NAH-kah)

sometimes: kanaka maoli, kanaka ʻōiwi, kanaka oiwi

Noun A Native Hawaiian person; an indigenous person of Hawaiian descent.

"He one proud kanaka, always sharin' his culture."

submitted by alohas Full Definition →

puka pants (POO-kah pants)

sometimes: puka shorts

Slang Having a hole or tear in one's shorts or pants, often exposing underwear or skin.

"Eh, you get puka pants! Go change, brah!"

submitted by alohas Full Definition →

bolo (BOH-loh)

sometimes: bolohead, bolo head

Slang Bald, hairless, or having a completely shaved head.

"He stay all bolo"

submitted by alohas Full Definition →

togeddah (toh-GEH-dah)

sometimes: togeda, together

Adverb Together; in or into a single group, mass, or place.

"We gotta put all da parts togeddah before da rain come."

submitted by alohas Full Definition →

bagoong (bah-GO-ong)

sometimes: bagong, bago-ong

Noun A pungent fermented shrimp or fish paste used heavily in Filipino cuisine as a condiment or flavor base.

"Da pinakbet get bagoong inside"

submitted by alohas Full Definition →