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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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Description 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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Description 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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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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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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hammah

Noun A hammer (tool).
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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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moi moi

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

Vulgar A derogatory term for a person, equivalent to the English profanity it derives from.
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no ka `oi

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

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

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

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

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

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

Noun Urine or pee.
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lōlō

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

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

Slang For sure; absolutely; totally.
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pākē

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

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

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

Noun Kind, sort, or type.
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maka

Noun Face, eye, or center of something.
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maikaʻi

Adjective Good, fine, well, or excellent.
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tūtū

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

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

Noun The Hawaiian sky father deity; god of light and the heavens, who with Papa (earth mother) created the Hawaiian islands.
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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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haole

Noun A Caucasian person; a white person.
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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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popo

Slang Police officers, cops, or law enforcement.
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kanaka

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

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

Slang Roger, affirmative, yes, or understood.
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ʻaʻole

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

Vulgar A person who performs oral sex on a male.
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ʻaʻole pilikia

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

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

Slang I don't care; whatever.
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niele

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

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

Idiom Completely finished, all done, or empty.
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pakalōlō

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Adjective Done, finished, completed, or over.
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bocha

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

Noun Poop, crap, feces, or excrement.
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make

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

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

Verb To go forward, move ahead, or advance.
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kau kau

Noun Food or a meal.
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ʻOno

Adjective Delicious, tasty, or highly flavorful.
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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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ʻŌpala

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

Noun A bald head; a person with no hair.
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bumboocha

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

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

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

Expression An exclamation used when witnessing someone doing something wrong, breaking a rule, or acting shamelessly; similar to saying 'uh-oh' or 'you're gonna get it'.
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kālā

Noun Money, cash, currency, or income.
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hale

Noun A house, home, or building.
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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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bulai

Noun A liar; a lie or falsehood.
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sistah

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

Noun Food, a meal, or delicious things to eat.
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mo’ bettah

Idiom Much better; superior; the best option.
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e komo mai

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

Noun The boss, foreman, supervisor, or manager.
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buss

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

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

Noun A single-portion takeout or home-packed meal, typically consisting of rice, a main protein, and side dishes packed in a box.
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pōpolo

Noun A Black person or someone of African descent.
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mauka

Direction Inland, towards the mountains; the opposite of makai.
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wahine

Noun A woman, female, or wife; also used to describe the female gender in animals or plants.
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pōhaku

Noun Rock, stone, or boulder.
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suk suk

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