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Noun

ʻōkole

(oh-KOH-leh)

Butt, bottom, behind, backside, rear end.

Noun

ʻŌpala

(OH-pah-lah)

Garbage, trash, rubbish, or litter; something worthless or of no value.

Noun

ʻukus

(OO-koos)

Head lice; a common childhood nuisance in Hawaii schools.

Noun

ʻOpihi

(oh-PEE-hee)

An edible limpet or mollusk found clinging tightly to ocean rocks, highly prized as a local delicacy.

Noun

zori

(ZOH-ree)

Casual rubber footwear; flip-flops or slippers (commonly referred to as slippahs in Hawaii).

Slang

yups

(YUPS)

Yes; an affirmative response, often used casually to confirm something or agree.

Idiom

you stay go?

(yoo-STAY-GO)

Are you going? Are you on your way? Are you leaving?

Idiom

you know dat

(yoo-no-DAT)

Yes, definitely; absolutely; I strongly agree with what you just said.

Noun

yobo

(YOH-boh)

A person of Korean descent; a local term used to describe someone who is Korean.

Slang

yessah blessah

(yeh-SAH bleh-SAH)

An exclamation of extreme happiness, agreement, or approval; an enthusiastic yes.

Slang

yessah

(YES-sah)

An enthusiastic affirmative; yes; absolutely; yes sir.

Expression

yeah, no?

(YEAH-no)

Oh yes, I completely agree; that is correct. Often used to validate someone else's statement or observation.

Idiom

yeah you

(yea-YOU)

You are absolutely right; I strongly agree with you.

Expression

yeah

(YAH)

A versatile tag question used at the end of a sentence to seek agreement, confirm understanding, or emphasize a point.

Expression

ya

(YAH)

Right? or yeah? Used at the end of a sentence to seek agreement, confirmation, or to keep the listener engaged.

Slang

wop yo jaw

(WOP-yo-JAW)

I told you so; an expression of vindication or triumph when someone else is proven wrong after ignoring advice.

Slang

winnahz

(WIN-nahz)

Delicious, especially referring to food.

Expression

who da guy?

(HOO-dah-GUY)

Who is that unfamiliar person?; who is that stranger?

Slang

whatevahz

(wot-EH-vahs)

Fine, okay then, whatever; an expression of dismissal, resignation, or agreement when one no longer cares to argue.

Slang

whaddsdascoops

(wahtz-dah-SKOOPS)

What's going on; what is the latest news or gossip.

Slang

we go grindz

(wee-go-GRINDZ)

Let's go eat; let's get some food.

Idiom

we go already

(wee-GO aw-REH-dee)

Let's leave right now; hurry up and let's get going.

Idiom

we go

(wee-GO)

Let's go; let's do this; let's leave.

Expression

wat, you jealous?

(WAHT, yoo JEL-us)

Are you jealous? Used playfully or defensively when someone is eyeing what you have or criticizing you out of envy.

Slang

wassup

(wah-SUP)

What's up; what is going on; a casual greeting.

Idiom

wassamattayou?

(wah-sah-MAH-tah-you)

What is your problem?; what is the matter with you?

Idiom

wase time

(WAYSS-time)

A waste of time; pointless or unproductive.

Verb

walaʻau

(wah-lah-OW)

To chat, converse, gossip, or talk incessantly.

Slang

unrealz

(ahn-REELZ)

Crazy, unbelievable, or mind-blowing; used to express extreme surprise, frustration, or awe.

Noun

unko

(UHN-koh)

An older man; a term of respect used for any male elder, regardless of blood relation.

Noun

uku pau

(OO-koo POW)

A flat-rate payment system where workers are paid for completing a specific job regardless of how long it takes.

Noun

uku

(OO-koo)

The blue-green snapper (Aprion virescens), a popular and delicious bottom fish caught in Hawaiian waters.

Slang

ujee

(OO-jee)

Disgusting, gross, dirty, or unappealing, often used to describe food, messes, or unsanitary conditions.

Slang

turtles

(TUR-tuls)

Thirty.

Idiom

try wait

(TRY-WAYT)

Please wait a moment; hold on; give me a second.

Phrase

try move

(TRY-moov)

Move out of my way; please step aside.

Verb

try look

(try-LOOK)

Please look; check this out; direct your attention here.

Idiom

trow me off

(TRO-mee-OFF)

To distract someone; to make someone lose their train of thought or concentration.

Slang

trippy

(TRIP-pee)

Cool, fascinating, or mind-bending in a good way.

Noun

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.