ko'olina (ko-oh-LEE-nah)
sometimes: koolina, Ko Olina
Noun The windward or wet side of a Hawaiian island.
"Ko'olina side get more rain"
ku'uipo (koo-oo-EE-poh)
sometimes: kuuipo, kuʻuipo, ku'u ipo, kuʻu ipo
Noun Sweetheart, lover, or romantic partner.
"Eh, I going take my ku'uipo out for one nice dinner tonight, anniversary you know."
testing waters (TES-ting WAH-tahs)
sometimes: testing the waters, test waters
Idiom Putting a vehicle or item up for sale just to see what kind of offers it gets, without being fully committed to selling it.
"I not really selling my Tacoma, just testing waters to see if anybody going offer me one crazy price."
all nuts (ahl-NUTS)
sometimes: auu nuts, aw nuts, all nutz
Slang Extremely upset, intense, angry, or acting crazy.
"No boddah Kimo, stay all nuts."
lauhala (low-HAH-lah)
sometimes: lau hala
Noun The leaves of the hala tree (Pandanus tectorius), traditionally dried, prepared, and used for weaving mats, hats, and baskets.
"My Tutu weave beautiful hats and baskets from lauhala."
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!"