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The 100 Most Popular Hawaiian Pidgin Phrases
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The 100 Most Popular Hawaiian Pidgin Phrases

Discover the top 100 most popular Hawaiian Pidgin phrases and words. Learn the meanings of Hawaiʻi's most used slang and local expressions at Da Pidgin.

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descriptions hawaiian compliment slang Vulgar Anatomy Profanity

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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slang portuguese ilocano vulgar insult

boto (BOH-toh)

sometimes: botos

Vulgar Male genitals, penis, dick.

"Da football wen hit his boto."

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descriptions hawaiian Slang

kolohe (koh-LOH-heh)

sometimes: kalohe

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

"Dat keiki stay so kolohe, always gettin into trouble."

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boto eatah

Vulgar A person who performs oral sex on a male.
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pohō

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

Slang Later, eventually, or in the future.
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kine

Noun Kind, sort, or type.
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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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puka

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

Noun A hammer (tool).
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moi moi

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

Verb To go, leave, or move from one place to another.
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faka

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

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

Slang Roger, affirmative, yes, or understood.
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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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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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braddah

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

Slang I don't care; whatever.
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IYKYK

Slang An acronym for 'If you know, you know,' used to indicate an inside joke, a hidden local spot, or a shared cultural understanding that does not need further explanation.
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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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boom kanani

Slang An exclamation of excitement, success, or approval; equivalent to 'oh yeah!', 'bam!', or 'nailed it!'
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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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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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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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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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yessah

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

Slang Lots, many, an abundance of something.
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choke manini

Idiom A large amount of small, annoying details, minor problems, or petty issues.
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pakalōlō

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

Slang No way; absolutely not; an expression of strong disbelief, shock, or refusal.
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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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ackshun

Slang Action, excitement, or a lively event or situation.
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pilikia

Noun A problem, trouble, difficulty, or issue.
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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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haole

Noun A Caucasian person; a white person.
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no ka `oi

Idiom The best; truly the best; superior or excellent.
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huli maka flip

Verb To fall down dramatically, wipe out, or face-plant. A combination of the Hawaiian words 'huli' (to turn over) and 'maka' (face) with the English word 'flip'.
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pilau

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

Verb To stop, end, terminate, or reject something.
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bocha

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

Idiom Please wait a moment; hold on; give me a second.
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ʻaʻole

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

Noun Urine or pee.
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wana

Noun A spiky sea urchin, known for its long, venomous black spines that easily break off in the skin.
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buss

Slang Broken, damaged, beat up, or busted.
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buggah

Slang A guy, dude, person, or sometimes an object or thing.
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stay humble, no grumble

Idiom Be grateful for what you have and do not complain about your circumstances.
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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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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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unko

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

Slang Wasted, heavily intoxicated, or completely high from alcohol, drugs, or a combination of both.
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suk suk

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

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

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

Expression An exclamation used to express shock, mild scolding, or to say 'shame on you' when someone does something wrong.
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ʻOpihi

Noun An edible limpet or mollusk found clinging tightly to ocean rocks, highly prized as a local delicacy.
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niele

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

Noun A person of Chinese descent or heritage in Hawaii.
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kau kau

Noun Food or a meal.
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hammajang

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

Idiom Completely finished, all done, or empty.
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make

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

Noun Poop, crap, feces, or excrement.
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shootz

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

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

Adjective Good, righteous, proper, moral, or wholesome.
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e komo mai

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

Slang Police officers, cops, or law enforcement.
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cruzin

Verb To hang out, relax, or spend time doing nothing in particular.
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lōlō

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

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

Slang For sure; absolutely; totally.
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tūtū

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

Conjunction Because.
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ʻōkole

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

Adjective Smelly, stinky, or foul-smelling; often used to describe bad odors like rotting fish, garbage, or body odor.
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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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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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kai

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

Noun A liar; a lie or falsehood.
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maka

Noun Face, eye, or center of something.
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liddat

Idiom Like that; in that manner or way.
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laulau

Noun A traditional Hawaiian dish consisting of pork, fish, or chicken wrapped in taro leaves and tied in ti leaves, then steamed until tender.
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fut

Verb To fart, pass gas, or break wind.
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ʻukus

Noun Head lice; a common childhood nuisance in Hawaii schools.
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yessah blessah

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

Noun A traditional Hawaiian dessert made from coconut milk and cornstarch (originally arrowroot), resulting in a firm, sweet, gelatinous coconut pudding.
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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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obake

Noun A ghost, spirit, or supernatural apparition, originally from Japanese folklore but widely used in Hawaii to describe any spooky entity.
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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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kapu

Adjective Forbidden, taboo, sacred, or strictly off-limits.
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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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pōpolo

Noun A Black person or someone of African descent.
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auē

Verb To cry, weep, lament, or mourn.
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makai

Direction Seaward, towards the ocean; used as a fundamental directional term in Hawaii instead of North, South, East, or West.
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bolo

Slang Bald, hairless, or having a completely shaved head.