up da yin yang
(UP-dah-YIN-YANG)
A massive amount; an overwhelming quantity; completely full or overflowing.
trow me off
(TRO-mee-OFF)
To distract someone; to make someone lose their train of thought or concentration.
slap yo head
(SLAP-yo-HED)
An expression of disbelief, frustration, or exasperation at someone's foolishness or forgetfulness.
mempachi eye
(mem-PAH-chee-EYE)
A glassy, unfocused, or bulging stare, often resulting from exhaustion, intoxication, or confusion.
lose money
(LOOZ MUH-nee)
An expression of disappointment, frustration, or feeling like something is a waste of time or effort; a bummer.
if can, can, if no can, no can.
(if-CAN-can-if-no-CAN-no-can)
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.
ho, da bagah's goin' chicken skin!
(HO, dah BUG-gahz GO-in CHIK-en SKIN)
Wow, that guy is getting goosebumps or chills!
hanabada days
(hah-nah-BAH-dah dayz)
Childhood; one's youth; the time when you were a little kid with a runny nose.
even steven
(EE-ven-STEE-ven)
Perfectly equal, balanced, or having settled a debt so that neither party owes the other.
deep kimchi
(DEEP-KIM-chee)
In serious trouble; facing severe consequences or a difficult situation.
deaf ear
(def-EAR)
Hard of hearing; experiencing temporary hearing loss, such as from water in the ear or a head cold.
day old poi
(DAY-old-POY)
Poi that has fermented for a day, becoming slightly sour and thicker in consistency.
das why hard
(das-WHY-HARD)
That is why it is difficult; that is the core problem or frustrating part of the situation.
choke your neck
(CHOKE-your-NEK)
To be in severe trouble; to face impending punishment or negative consequences.
choke manini
(CHOHK mah-NEE-nee)
A large amount of small, annoying details, minor problems, or petty issues.
blind mullet
(BLIND-mul-let)
Unable to see clearly; visually impaired, often used jokingly when someone misses something obvious or isn't wearing their glasses.
all jam up
(ahl-JAM-up)
Overwhelmed, stressed out, confused, or in a difficult personal situation.
ai a hewa ka waha
(EYE ah HEH-vah kah WAH-hah)
To eat until you are completely stuffed; to eat to excess or until you can't eat anymore.
accidentally on purpose
(ak-si-DEN-tuh-lee on PUR-pus)
A mistake or unplanned event that results in a beneficial outcome, or doing something intentionally while making it look like an accident.