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Top Hawaiian Pidgin Insults

Discover the top 50 Hawaiian Pidgin food phrases. Learn local Hawaii food slang, from "kaukau" to "grindz," and navigate local menus with Da Pidgin.

faka (FAH-kah)

sometimes: fakah, fakka, fakkah

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

"Eh, you see dat faka ova dea? He stay lookin at you."

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hūpō (hoo-POH)

sometimes: hupo

Adjective Dumb, stupid, foolish, or ignorant.

"No act hūpō, brah. Tink befo' you jump."

lōlō (loh-LOH)

sometimes: lolo, lo lo

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

"No can buy dat now, no be lolo!"

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lolo buggah

Noun A crazy, foolish, or ridiculous person; an idiot or goofball.

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borot

Slang Arrogant, stuck up, conceited, or acting high and mighty.

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townie

Noun A person who lives in the city, specifically Honolulu or a main urban center, often implying they are unaccustomed to country life or outdoor activities.

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katonk

Slang A person of mainland Asian descent, particularly a Japanese American from the continental United States.

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chang

Slang A very cheap, frugal, or stingy person; a penny-pincher.

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manju

Noun A traditional Japanese confection made of flour or rice powder filled with sweet red bean paste.

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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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panty

Slang A wimp, coward, or someone who is easily frightened; timid.

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sped

Slang A derogatory term for someone who is acting foolish, slow-witted, or lacking common sense.

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sukebe

Noun A dirty old man; a pervert or lecher.

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tantaran

Slang A show-off; someone who acts in a boisterous, flashy, or arrogant manner.

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bulai

Noun A liar; a lie or falsehood.

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mento

Slang Crazy, insane, acting out of one's mind, or mentally unstable.

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ʻŌpala

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

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boto

Vulgar Male genitals, penis, dick.

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boto eatah

Vulgar A person who performs oral sex on a male.

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malama my boto

Vulgar Take care of my penis; a satirical insult mocking someone's behavior by applying a sacred Hawaiian concept (mālama) to male genitalia.

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punani

Vulgar Woman's private parts, vagina, pussy.

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puinsai

Vulgar To have sexual intercourse; a phonetic spelling of 'put inside'.

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oof

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

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alas

Slang Balls, testicles, nuts, or male genitalia.

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karang yo alas

Vulgar To strike, smash, or cause severe pain to someone's testicles.

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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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suk suk

Vulgar To perform oral sex; a slang term for sexual intercourse.

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alofknha

Vulgar A cynical or resentful greeting expressing frustration with entitled tourists, blending 'aloha' with an expletive.

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cu diab

Slang An exclamation of sudden shock, surprise, or disbelief. Derived from Portuguese, it literally translates to 'devil's ass'.

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f 'n fast

Slang Extremely fast; moving at a very high rate of speed.

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like beef?

Slang Do you want to fight?; an aggressive challenge to a physical altercation.

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like scrap

Slang Do you want to fight?; a direct challenge to a physical altercation.

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false crack

Verb To punch someone who is not paying attention, unaware, undefended, or unexpectedly; to sucker punch.

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dirty lickens

Slang A severe physical beating, spanking, or thrashing; to teach someone a harsh lesson through physical discipline or a fight.

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lickens

Noun Corporal punishment, a spanking, or a physical beating, usually given to children for misbehaving.

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catch cracks

Slang To get beaten up, hit, or physically disciplined; to receive a severe scolding or punishment.

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fakawat

Vulgar A confrontational challenge or threat, typically used to initiate a fight. A contraction of 'fucker, what?' or 'what, you fucker?'

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amping

Verb To yell at someone, scold harshly, or tell someone off.

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choke your neck

Idiom To be in severe trouble; to face impending punishment or negative consequences.

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high watering

Slang Wearing pants that are too short or ride up the leg, exposing the ankles.

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high waters

Slang Pants that are noticeably too short, exposing the ankles; capris or long shorts.

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puka pants

Slang Having a hole or tear in one's shorts or pants, often exposing underwear or skin.

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chawan cut

Noun A bowl haircut; a poorly executed, perfectly round haircut resembling an overturned rice bowl.

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blind mullet

Idiom Unable to see clearly; visually impaired, often used jokingly when someone misses something obvious or isn't wearing their glasses.

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wop yo jaw

Slang I told you so; an expression of vindication or triumph when someone else is proven wrong after ignoring advice.

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face

Slang I knew it; I told you so; in your face (used to express vindication when proven right).

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hana okolele

Idiom You're in trouble; a taunt used to warn someone that they are about to be scolded or punished.

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wat, you jealous?

Expression Are you jealous? Used playfully or defensively when someone is eyeing what you have or criticizing you out of envy.

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slap yo head

Idiom An expression of disbelief, frustration, or exasperation at someone's foolishness or forgetfulness.

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make funny

Verb To play a joke on someone, tease them, or mess around.

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kūkae

Noun Feces, poop, excrement, or dirt.

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pilau

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

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haunas

Slang Stinky, foul-smelling, or having a strong bad odor, especially related to fish, garbage, or unwashed things.

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hohono

Adjective Smelling bad, specifically the acrid stench of stale sweat or body odor.

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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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ujee

Slang Disgusting, gross, dirty, or unappealing, often used to describe food, messes, or unsanitary conditions.

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cho cho lips

Slang Thick, prominent, or pouty lips.

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daikon

Noun A large, white Japanese radish commonly used in local cooking.

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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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gullah gullahs

Slang Mucus, snot, or boogers, typically referring to a runny nose or dried nasal discharge.

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toe jam

Noun The dirt, lint, and grime that accumulates between the toes, especially common after wearing rubber slippers all day.

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kim chee breath

Slang Bad breath, specifically smelling strongly of garlic, fermented cabbage, or pungent food.

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mempachi eye

Idiom A glassy, unfocused, or bulging stare, often resulting from exhaustion, intoxication, or confusion.

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fut

Verb To fart, pass gas, or break wind.

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shishi

Noun Urine or pee.

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doo doo

Noun Poop, crap, feces, or excrement.

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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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irraz

Slang Irritating, annoying, or bothersome; feeling irritated.

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nails

Slang Irritating, annoying, gross, or distasteful; someone or something that causes extreme annoyance (similar to 'irrahz').

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habut

Adjective In a bad mood, grumpy, pouting, or sulking.

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salty

Slang Angry, bitter, or upset, usually over a minor inconvenience or perceived slight.

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stink eye

Idiom A dirty look, mean face, or hostile glare given to express disapproval or anger.

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wassamattayou?

Idiom What is your problem?; what is the matter with you?

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wase time

Idiom A waste of time; pointless or unproductive.