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all randle

(ahl-RAN-dull)

Definition

Slang Wasted, stoned, drunk, and/or high; heavily intoxicated and out of commission.

Usage

"He stay all randle, pau fo da night "

English Translation

He is too intoxicated and is done for the night

Alternates / See Also

auu randal, all randal, aww randle

Origin

Local slang

Usage Frequency

medium

Submitted by alohas • 1 month ago
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Cultural Context

"All randle" is a classic piece of local Hawaii slang primarily used by youth, young adults, and partygoers to describe someone who has consumed too much alcohol or pakalōlō (marijuana) and is visibly incapacitated. It is most commonly heard in casual, informal settings like beach bonfires, tailgates, or house parties when someone has crossed the line from having a good time to being completely out of commission. The phrase is highly informal and inappropriate for professional or polite company. While its exact etymology is a bit murky, it likely evolved from local high school or neighborhood friend groups in the late 20th century, turning a specific name or inside joke into a widespread adjective for being totally wasted.

The Story

The bonfire at Yokohama Bay was blazing, and the coolers were already half empty by the time the sun dipped below the horizon. Bruddah Keoni had been going hard since noon, double-fisting green bottles and passing around whatever was handed to him. By the time the aunties started pulling out the foil pans of kalbi and rice, he was slumped in his folding chair, staring blankly at the crashing waves.

"Eh, you going eat or what?" his cousin yelled over the sound of the Bluetooth speaker. Keoni just gave a slow, uncoordinated thumbs-up before his chin hit his chest again. Everyone just laughed and shook their heads. He was all randle, completely checked out while the rest of the crew was just getting started. They threw a beach towel over him and left him to sleep it off under the stars.

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