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punani (poo-NAH-nee)

sometimes: nani, punnani, poonani, poonanny

Vulgar Woman's private parts, vagina, pussy.

"You so lolo always chasing da punani"

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boto (BOH-toh)

sometimes: botos

Vulgar Male genitals, penis, dick.

"Da football wen hit his boto."

hammah (HAH-mah)

sometimes: hammer

Noun A hammer (tool).

"Dat guy stay one hammah in da gym."

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kolohe

Adjective Mischievous, naughty, or acting like a rascal, usually referring to a high-spirited child.

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hana hou

Expression Do it again, repeat, or encore; commonly shouted at the end of a performance to request one more song.

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ʻehu

Noun The natural reddish tint in dark Hawaiian hair, often caused by sun and salt water exposure.

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no ka `oi

Idiom The best; truly the best; superior or excellent.

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māhū

Noun In traditional Hawaiian culture, a respected person embodying both male and female spirits; a healer or keeper of cultural knowledge.

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moke

Noun A tough, rugged local man, often associated with a hyper-masculine, protective, or intimidating demeanor. The female equivalent is a tita.

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moi moi

Verb To sleep, take a nap, or rest; often used affectionately as baby talk.

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faka

Vulgar A derogatory term for a person, equivalent to the English profanity it derives from.

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tita

Noun A tough, strong, independent, and no-nonsense local woman; often used affectionately as a badge of pride, though it can be derogatory depending on context.

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e komo mai

Expression Welcome, come inside, or enter; a warm invitation to join.

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bumbai

Slang Later, eventually, or in the future.

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chee hoo!

Slang An exclamation of extreme excitement, celebration, or agreement, similar to 'woo hoo' or 'yee haw'.

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lōkahi

Noun Togetherness, unity, harmony, or a collective agreement and mutual support within a group or community.

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e kala mai

Idiom Excuse me, I am sorry, or please forgive me.

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kine

Noun Kind, sort, or type.

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bachi

Noun Bad luck, bad karma, or a negative consequence; the concept that what goes around, comes around.

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pilau

Adjective Stinky, putrid, spoiled, or rotten; emitting a foul stench.

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fosho

Slang For sure; absolutely; totally.

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braddah

Noun A brother, male friend, or general term of address for a male (dude, bro).

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kaka

Noun Poop, feces, or crap; a mild term often used with children to describe a bowel movement or something dirty.

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lōlō

Slang Crazy, stupid, foolish, or absent-minded.

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buggah

Slang A guy, dude, person, or sometimes an object or thing.

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maka

Noun Face, eye, or center of something.

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high maka maka mada faka

Vulgar A highly pretentious, stuck-up, or arrogant person who acts superior to everyone else.

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ʻōkole

Noun Butt, bottom, behind, backside, rear end.

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shishi

Noun Urine or pee.

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hui

Noun A group, club, syndicate, partnership, or organization, often formed for a specific purpose or shared interest.

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pūpū

Noun Appetizers, snacks, finger foods, or hors d'oeuvres typically served before a meal or at a party.

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ʻaʻole

Expression No, never, not at all, or certainly not.

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aloha kākou

Expression Greetings or hello to everyone present, inclusive of the speaker.

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kālā

Noun Money, cash, currency, or income.

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cherreh

Slang Awesome, perfect, beautiful, in pristine condition, or excellent.

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if can, can, if no can, no can.

Idiom If it is possible, we will do it; if it is not possible, we won't. A phrase expressing a laid-back acceptance of circumstances and limitations.

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popo

Slang Police officers, cops, or law enforcement.

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maikaʻi

Adjective Good, fine, well, or excellent.

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shootz

Slang Okay, alright, sounds good; an expression of agreement or confirmation.

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yessah

Slang An enthusiastic affirmative; yes; absolutely; yes sir.

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pohō

Adjective Useless, wasteful, or a waste of time, money, or effort.

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pākē

Noun A person of Chinese descent or heritage in Hawaii.

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ke akua

Noun God, the divine, or a spiritual deity; often used in expressions of gratitude such as 'mahalo ke Akua' (thanks be to God).

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rajah

Slang Roger, affirmative, yes, or understood.

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tūtū

Noun A grandmother or elderly woman; an affectionate and respectful term for a female elder.

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niele

Adjective Nosy, inquisitive, or overly curious about other people's business.

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akamai

Adjective Smart, clever, intelligent, or sharp-witted.

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ʻāina

Noun Land, earth, or the physical environment; deeply connected to the concept of homeland and ancestral roots.

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puka

Noun A hole, perforation, or opening, such as a tear in clothing or a doorway.

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all pau

Idiom Completely finished, all done, or empty.

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ʻaʻole pilikia

Expression No trouble, no problem, it was nothing, you're welcome.

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kefe

Vulgar A Samoan swear word used to express anger, frustration, or disbelief, roughly equivalent to 'fuck' or 'bullshit'.

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sample dat

Verb To try, taste, or experience something, such as food or a new activity.

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bibadeez

Noun Underwear, specifically men's or boys' briefs (tighty-whities).

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skeezah

Slang A creep, a weirdo, or someone acting sketchy and untrustworthy.

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da kine

Slang A universal placeholder word used for any noun, verb, or adjective when the exact word is forgotten or assumed to be known; thingamajig, whatchamacallit, that kind.

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nai nai

Slang Night night; time to go to bed or sleep.

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hammajang

Slang Messed up, disorganized, broken, or in a state of chaotic disrepair.

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kai

Noun The sea, ocean, tide, currents, or seaside.

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ainokea

Slang I don't care; whatever.

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kanaka

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

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sole

Noun A person of Samoan descent; often used as a familiar term for a Samoan male.

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auē

Verb To cry, weep, lament, or mourn.

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howzit?

Greeting How are you?; how is it going?; hello.

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holoholo

Verb To wander, roam, go for a drive, or cruise around without a specific destination.

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haole

Noun A Caucasian person; a white person.

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aunty

Noun A term of respect and affection for an older woman, whether she is a blood relative or not.

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manaʻo

Noun A thought, idea, belief, opinion, or intention; one's personal perspective or mind.

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pakalōlō

Noun Marijuana, cannabis; literally translated from Hawaiian as 'crazy tobacco'.

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unko

Noun An older man; a term of respect used for any male elder, regardless of blood relation.

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bocha

Verb To bathe, take a bath, or wash up.

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kōkua

Noun Help, assistance, or support.

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pau

Adjective Done, finished, completed, or over.

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hanabada

Noun Mucus, snot, or boogers. A portmanteau of the Japanese word 'hana' (nose) and the English/Pidgin word 'bata' (butter).

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bolo head

Noun A bald head; a person with no hair.

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boto eatah

Vulgar A person who performs oral sex on a male.

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bumboocha

Slang Extremely big, huge, large, or monstrous in size.

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make

Adjective Dead, deceased, or broken and non-functional (such as a machine, engine, or battery).

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yessah blessah

Slang An exclamation of extreme happiness, agreement, or approval; an enthusiastic yes.

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kūkae

Noun Feces, poop, excrement, or dirt.

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kanak attack

Slang A food coma; the overwhelming feeling of drowsiness and lethargy that occurs after eating a large, heavy meal.

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sistah

Noun Sister, female relative, or a close female friend.

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ʻŌpū

Noun Stomach, belly, or abdomen; can also refer to tripe or giblets in certain culinary contexts.

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hewa

Adjective Wrong, incorrect, mismanaged, or messed up; the opposite of pono.

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bruddah

Noun Brother; a male relative, friend, or peer.

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ʻŌpala

Noun Garbage, trash, rubbish, or litter; something worthless or of no value.

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buss

Slang Broken, damaged, beat up, or busted.

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ʻamaʻama

Noun Mullet (Mugil cephalus), a highly prized indigenous fish in Hawaii often raised in traditional fishponds or caught along the shoreline.

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hale

Noun A house, home, or building.

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pau hana

Noun The time after work; the end of the workday.

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maka piapia

Noun Sleepy dust, eye crust, or eye gunk that accumulates in the corners of the eyes after sleeping.

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grindz

Noun Food, a meal, or delicious things to eat.

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oof

Slang To have sex, intercourse, or a casual hookup.

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walaʻau

Verb To chat, converse, gossip, or talk incessantly.

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ʻOno

Adjective Delicious, tasty, or highly flavorful.

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piko

Noun Belly button, navel, or umbilical cord; culturally, the center or connection point.

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kapakahi

Adjective Crooked, lopsided, twisted, or physically not straight.

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luna

Noun The boss, foreman, supervisor, or manager.

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i mua

Verb To go forward, move ahead, or advance.

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mayjah

Slang Extreme, intense, or significant; used to describe something that is either very good, very bad, or of great magnitude.