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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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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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ʻehu

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

Slang Later, eventually, or in the future.
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no ka `oi

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Noun A Caucasian person; a white person.
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akamai

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

Noun Urine or pee.
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tūtū

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Noun Face, eye, or center of something.
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bocha

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

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

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

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

Adjective Done, finished, completed, or over.
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ʻaʻole pilikia

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

Slang Roger, affirmative, yes, or understood.
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all pau

Idiom Completely finished, all done, or empty.
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popo

Slang Police officers, cops, or law enforcement.
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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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pakalōlō

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

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

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

Adjective Good, fine, well, or excellent.
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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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hammajang

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

Noun Food or a meal.
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pau hana

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

Noun A small reef fish with black and white stripes, also known as the convict tang.
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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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make

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

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

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

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

Adjective Delicious, tasty, or highly flavorful.
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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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doo doo

Noun Poop, crap, feces, or excrement.
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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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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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kamaʻāina

Noun A local resident, native-born person, or someone who has lived in Hawaii for a long time.
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luna

Noun The boss, foreman, supervisor, or manager.
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mo’ bettah

Idiom Much better; superior; the best option.
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kālā

Noun Money, cash, currency, or income.
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suk suk

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

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

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

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

Adjective Good, righteous, proper, moral, or wholesome.
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buss

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

Noun Rock, stone, or boulder.
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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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pōpolo

Noun A Black person or someone of African descent.
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i mua

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

Noun Stomach, belly, or abdomen; can also refer to tripe or giblets in certain culinary contexts.
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randle no can handle

Slang Passed out from excessive alcohol or drug consumption; completely incapacitated.
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batu

Slang Crystal methamphetamine, ice, or meth.
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wikiwiki

Slang Fast, quick, or quickly; to hurry up.
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piko

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

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