#people
Found 43 words matching this tag.
ʻOhana
(oh-HAH-nah)
Family, relative, or kin group, including blood relatives, adoptive members, and close friends; (Noun) In real estate, a permitted second dwelling unit built on a single property.
yobo
(YOH-boh)
A person of Korean descent; a local term used to describe someone who is Korean.
wahine
(wah-HEE-neh)
A woman, female, or wife; also used to describe the female gender in animals or plants.
tūtū
(TOO-too)
A grandmother or elderly woman; an affectionate and respectful term for a female elder.
townie
(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.
tita
(tee-TAH)
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.
tantaran
(tan-tah-RAHN)
A show-off; someone who acts in a boisterous, flashy, or arrogant manner.
shark bait
(SHARK-bayt)
A tourist, especially one who is pale, inexperienced in the ocean, or oblivious to the dangers of Hawaiian waters.
paniolo
(pah-nee-OH-loh)
A Hawaiian cowboy; someone who works with cattle and horses in Hawaii.
māhū
(mah-HOO)
In traditional Hawaiian culture, a respected person embodying both male and female spirits; a healer or keeper of cultural knowledge.
moke
(MOKE)
A tough, rugged local man, often associated with a hyper-masculine, protective, or intimidating demeanor. The female equivalent is a tita.
manapua man
(mah-nah-POO-ah man)
A mobile food vendor who drives through neighborhoods selling local snacks like manapua, pork hash, fried noodles, and candy, functioning similarly to an ice cream truck.
kāne
(KAH-neh)
A man, male, or husband; frequently used to distinguish gender on restroom doors or in general conversation.
kupuna
(koo-POO-nah)
A grandparent, elder, or ancestor; a respected older person who carries traditional knowledge and authority.
katonk
(kah-TONK)
A person of mainland Asian descent, particularly a Japanese American from the continental United States.
kamaʻāina
(kah-mah-EYE-nah)
A local resident, native-born person, or someone who has lived in Hawaii for a long time.
hawaiian
(HAH-why-yan)
A person of Native Hawaiian descent; the indigenous Polynesian people of the Hawaiian Islands.
hapa
(HAH-pah)
A person of mixed ethnic heritage, especially part Asian or Pacific Islander and part Caucasian.