Noun
(EH-hoo)
The natural reddish tint in dark Hawaiian hair, often caused by sun and salt water exposure.
Adjective
(OH-no)
Delicious, tasty, or highly flavorful.
Slang
(OO-jee)
Disgusting, gross, dirty, or unappealing, often used to describe food, messes, or unsanitary conditions.
Noun
(TOW-nee)
A person who lives in the city, specifically Honolulu or a main urban center, often implying they are unaccustomed to country life or outdoor activities.
Adjective
(STOUT)
Strong, tough, or physically sturdy; heavily built or durable.
Slang
(SAH-lid)
Excellent, cool, or highly approved of
Noun
(SKOSH)
A small amount or portion of something.
Adjective
(sah-RAHP)
Delicious, tasty, or highly enjoyable, usually referring to food.
Slang
(SAWL-tee)
Angry, bitter, or upset, usually over a minor inconvenience or perceived slight.
Noun
(SKOH-shee)
A small amount; a little bit.
Adjective
(poo-POO-leh)
Crazy, insane, or acting in a wild and reckless manner.
(poo-NAH-nee)
Woman's private parts, vagina, pussy.
Noun
(POO-kah)
A hole, perforation, or opening, such as a tear in clothing or a doorway.
Adjective
(PLAN-nee)
Plenty, many, a large amount or abundance of something.
(pee-LAU)
Stinky, putrid, spoiled, or rotten; emitting a foul stench.
Adjective
(NEE-eh-leh)
Nosy, inquisitive, or overly curious about other people's business.
Verb
(moy-MOY)
To sleep, take a nap, or rest; often used affectionately as baby talk.
Adjective
(MIFT)
Annoyed, slightly mad, or irritated.
Idiom
(mem-PAH-chee-EYE)
A glassy, unfocused, or bulging stare, often resulting from exhaustion, intoxication, or confusion.
Noun
(mah-NEE-nee)
A small reef fish with black and white stripes, also known as the convict tang.
Adjective
(MADT)
Angry, upset, or deeply irritated; an exaggerated pronunciation of 'mad' emphasizing the emotion.
Adjective
(KOO-roo-KOO-roo)
Curly, especially referring to hair.
(koh-LOH-heh)
Mischievous, naughty, or acting like a rascal, usually referring to a high-spirited child.
Slang
(kim-CHEE-breth)
Bad breath, specifically smelling strongly of garlic, fermented cabbage, or pungent food.
Adjective
(kah-pah-KAH-hee)
Crooked, lopsided, twisted, or physically not straight.
Idiom
(jus-KINE)
Mediocre, so-so, or nothing special; just average.
Verb
(JAM)
To pack tightly or cram into a space.
Expression
(hum-BAH-lah)
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'.
Vulgar
(HIGH MAH-kah MAH-kah MAH-dah FAH-kah)
A highly pretentious, stuck-up, or arrogant person who acts superior to everyone else.
Adjective
(HAHD)
Difficult, challenging, or tough to accomplish.
Adjective
(GLASS-ee)
Describing an ocean surface that is perfectly smooth and flat, with no wind to create chop or waves.
Slang
(EFF-en FAST)
Extremely fast; moving at a very high rate of speed.
Adjective
(DER-tee)
Bad, negative, or no good; often used to describe poor weather, bad attitudes, or unfortunate situations.
Noun
(CHEE-ken SKIN)
Goosebumps, goose-pimples, or the physical reaction to being scared, cold, or deeply moved.
Adjective
(bus-UP)
Broken, severely damaged, or in a state of disrepair.
Adjective
(BROHK)
Having absolutely no money; financially poor or temporarily out of cash.
Noun
(BOH-loh-HED)
A bald head; a person with no hair.
Adjective
(big-KINE)
Major, significant, or large in scale.
Noun
(BAH-lah-HED)
A bald head; a person with no hair.
Slang
(ahl-JAG)
Wasted, heavily intoxicated, or completely high from alcohol, drugs, or a combination of both.
