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!"
accidentally on purpose (ak-si-DEN-tuh-lee on PUR-pus)
Idiom A mistake or unplanned event that results in a beneficial outcome, or doing something intentionally while making it look like an accident.
"I wen cruz and stay at one awesome beach accidentally on purpose."
jawaiian (jah-WHY-an)
sometimes: Jawaiian music, Jahwaiian
Noun A popular genre of contemporary local music in Hawaii that blends Jamaican reggae rhythms with Hawaiian melodies, harmonies, and themes.
"Love dat jawaiian music"
bakatare (bah-kah-TAH-reh)
sometimes: baka, baka-tare
Noun An idiot, fool, or stupid person.
"Eh, you bakatare, no go drive your truck inside the deep mud, you going get stuck!"
aloha kākou (ah-LOH-hah KAH-kow)
sometimes: aloha kakou
Expression Greetings or hello to everyone present, inclusive of the speaker.
"Aloha kākou, thanks for coming to da meeting today."
kahu (KAH-hoo)
Noun A reverend, pastor, priest, or spiritual leader; traditionally a guardian, keeper, or caretaker.
"Kahu Kaleo wen marry my parents."