zori
(ZOH-ree)
Casual rubber footwear; flip-flops or slippers (commonly referred to as slippahs in Hawaii).
rubbah slippahs
(RUB-bah-SLIP-pahz)
Flip flops; the standard, everyday casual footwear in Hawaii, typically made of rubber or foam.
paʻu
(pah-OO)
A traditional Hawaiian skirt, especially one worn for hula dancing or by female horseback riders in parades.
pareo
(pah-REH-oh)
A wraparound skirt or piece of cloth worn as clothing, similar to a sarong or lavalava.
muʻumuʻu
(MOO-oo-MOO-oo)
A loose-fitting Hawaiian dress, often brightly colored or featuring floral patterns, traditionally worn for comfort and formal occasions.
kupeʻe
(koo-PEH-eh)
A bracelet or anklet, traditionally made from shells, bone, or dog teeth, often worn by hula dancers.
holokū
(hoh-loh-KOO)
A traditional, formal Hawaiian gown, typically loose-fitting with a yoke and a train, often worn for special occasions.
high waters
(hai WAH-tahs)
Pants that are noticeably too short, exposing the ankles; capris or long shorts.
high watering
(HIGH-wah-ter-ing)
Wearing pants that are too short or ride up the leg, exposing the ankles.
buk buk
(BOOK-BOOK)
Wearing mismatched, eccentric, or overly flashy clothing, often associated with a stereotypical fresh-off-the-boat Filipino style.
boro boros
(BOH-roh BOH-rohs)
Old, worn-out, or ragged clothes, typically used for doing dirty work like yard work, painting, or construction.
ball huggah
(BAWL HUG-gah)
Extremely tight men's shorts, swim trunks, or Speedos that leave little to the imagination.
baggies
(BAG-eez)
Boardshorts or surf trunks; loose-fitting shorts typically worn for surfing, swimming, or casual everyday wear.
apurupantsu
(ah-poo-doo-PAHNS-oo)
Baggy, elastic-waist pants or capris, often worn by older Japanese women for gardening or housework; apron pants.