yeah (YAH)
sometimes: yah, yea
Expression A versatile tag question used at the end of a sentence to seek agreement, confirm understanding, or emphasize a point.
"You get get choke grindz, yeah?"
ihu (EE-hoo)
Noun Nose, beak, or snout.
"Eh, wipe your ihu, you get one big hanabata right dea."
long time no see (LONG-time-NO-see)
Idiom It has been a long while since I have seen you; a greeting used when reuniting after a long absence.
"Eh, cuz! Long time no see! How you wen stay?"
holokū (hoh-loh-KOO)
sometimes: holoku
Noun A traditional, formal Hawaiian gown, typically loose-fitting with a yoke and a train, often worn for special occasions.
"She stay so elegant in her holokū at da wedding."
ho, da hard (HOH, dah HARD)
sometimes: ho da hard, whoa da hard, ho the hard
Idiom Wow, that is extremely difficult or challenging.
"Ho, da hard fo' learn!"
oli (OH-lee)
Noun A traditional Native Hawaiian chant performed without musical instruments or hula dancing, often used for blessings and protocols.
"Da oli at da start of da luau wen give me chicken skin, so beautiful."