choke cars (CHOHK-KAHRZ)
sometimes: choke traffic
Slang Heavy with traffic; an overwhelming amount of vehicles on the road causing gridlock.
"We no going make 'em to town right now, get choke cars on the H-1."
F.O.B. (EF-oh-BEE)
sometimes: fob, FOB, fobbie, fobby
Slang Fresh off the boat; a newcomer to the islands who is unfamiliar with local customs, culture, or slang.
"He jus move hea from da mainland, still one F.O.B."
hau (HOW)
sometimes: hau bush, hau tree
Noun A sprawling coastal tree or bush in the hibiscus family known for its dense, tangled branches. Historically used by Hawaiians to make cordage, outrigger canoe floats, and medicine.
"We wen use hau fo tie down da canoe."
kōkō (KOH-koh)
sometimes: koko
Noun Hot chocolate or cocoa.
"I like one kōkō, please"
jan ken po (jahn-ken-POH)
sometimes: jankenpo, jan-ken-po, junk an' a po, junk and a po
Noun The game of rock, paper, scissors, used to settle disputes or make decisions.
"Like jan ken po fo see who goin pay fo lunch?"
pono (POH-noh)
Adjective Good, righteous, proper, moral, or wholesome.
"No be lolo, live pono."