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The 100 Most Popular Hawaiian Pidgin Phrases
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The 100 Most Popular Hawaiian Pidgin Phrases

Discover the top 100 most popular Hawaiian Pidgin phrases and words. Learn the meanings of Hawaiʻi's most used slang and local expressions at Da Pidgin.

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Description Hawaiian Compliment Slang Vulgar Anatomy Profanity

punani (poo-NAH-nee)

sometimes: nani, punnani, poonani, poonanny

Vulgar Woman's private parts, vagina, pussy.

"You so lolo always chasing da punani"

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Slang Portuguese Ilocano Vulgar Insult

boto (BOH-toh)

sometimes: botos

Vulgar Male genitals, penis, dick.

"Da football wen hit his boto."

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Description Hawaiian Surfing Nature

ʻehu (EH-hoo)

sometimes: ehu girl, ehu boy, 'ehu, ehu

Noun The natural reddish tint in dark Hawaiian hair, often caused by sun and salt water exposure.

"My baby get cute ʻehu hair, shine like da sun."

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bumbai

Slang Later, eventually, or in the future.
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tita

Noun 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.
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no ka `oi

Idiom The best; truly the best; superior or excellent.
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faka

Vulgar A derogatory term for a person, equivalent to the English profanity it derives from.
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braddah

Noun A brother, male friend, or general term of address for a male (dude, bro).
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bachi

Noun Bad luck, bad karma, or a negative consequence; the concept that what goes around, comes around.
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chee hoo!

Slang An exclamation of extreme excitement, celebration, or agreement, similar to 'woo hoo' or 'yee haw'.
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da kine

Slang A universal placeholder word used for any noun, verb, or adjective when the exact word is forgotten or assumed to be known; thingamajig, whatchamacallit, that kind.
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kaka

Noun Poop, feces, or crap; a mild term often used with children to describe a bowel movement or something dirty.
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kolohe

Adjective Mischievous, naughty, or acting like a rascal, usually referring to a high-spirited child.
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hammah

Noun A hammer (tool).
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yessah

Slang An enthusiastic affirmative; yes; absolutely; yes sir.
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e kala mai

Idiom Excuse me, I am sorry, or please forgive me.
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ʻāina

Noun Land, earth, or the physical environment; deeply connected to the concept of homeland and ancestral roots.
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pilau

Adjective Stinky, putrid, spoiled, or rotten; emitting a foul stench.
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boto eatah

Vulgar A person who performs oral sex on a male.
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moke

Noun A tough, rugged local man, often associated with a hyper-masculine, protective, or intimidating demeanor. The female equivalent is a tita.
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high maka maka mada faka

Vulgar A highly pretentious, stuck-up, or arrogant person who acts superior to everyone else.
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buggah

Slang A guy, dude, person, or sometimes an object or thing.
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shootz

Slang Okay, alright, sounds good; an expression of agreement or confirmation.
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akamai

Adjective Smart, clever, intelligent, or sharp-witted.
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hele

Verb To go, leave, or move from one place to another.
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moi moi

Verb To sleep, take a nap, or rest; often used affectionately as baby talk.
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bocha

Verb To bathe, take a bath, or wash up.
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pohō

Adjective Useless, wasteful, or a waste of time, money, or effort.
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shishi

Noun Urine or pee.
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kine

Noun Kind, sort, or type.
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haole

Noun A Caucasian person; a white person.
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māhū

Noun In traditional Hawaiian culture, a respected person embodying both male and female spirits; a healer or keeper of cultural knowledge.
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cherreh

Slang Awesome, perfect, beautiful, in pristine condition, or excellent.
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if can, can, if no can, no can.

Idiom 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.
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pākē

Noun A person of Chinese descent or heritage in Hawaii.
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pakalōlō

Noun Marijuana, cannabis; literally translated from Hawaiian as 'crazy tobacco'.
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lōlō

Slang Crazy, stupid, foolish, or absent-minded.
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pau

Adjective Done, finished, completed, or over.
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hana hou

Expression Do it again, repeat, or encore; commonly shouted at the end of a performance to request one more song.
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maka

Noun Face, eye, or center of something.
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hammajang

Slang Messed up, disorganized, broken, or in a state of chaotic disrepair.
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kanaka

Noun A Native Hawaiian person; an indigenous person of Hawaiian descent.
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nai nai

Slang Night night; time to go to bed or sleep.
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ʻaʻole

Expression No, never, not at all, or certainly not.
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kau kau

Noun Food or a meal.
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puka

Noun A hole, perforation, or opening, such as a tear in clothing or a doorway.
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pūpū

Noun Appetizers, snacks, finger foods, or hors d'oeuvres typically served before a meal or at a party.
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popo

Slang Police officers, cops, or law enforcement.
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maikaʻi

Adjective Good, fine, well, or excellent.
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tūtū

Noun A grandmother or elderly woman; an affectionate and respectful term for a female elder.
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rajah

Slang Roger, affirmative, yes, or understood.
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ainokea

Slang I don't care; whatever.
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kanak attack

Slang A food coma; the overwhelming feeling of drowsiness and lethargy that occurs after eating a large, heavy meal.
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manini

Noun A small reef fish with black and white stripes, also known as the convict tang.
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fosho

Slang For sure; absolutely; totally.
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ʻōkole

Noun Butt, bottom, behind, backside, rear end.
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hui

Noun A group, club, syndicate, partnership, or organization, often formed for a specific purpose or shared interest.
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stink eye

Idiom A dirty look, mean face, or hostile glare given to express disapproval or anger.
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make

Adjective Dead, deceased, or broken and non-functional (such as a machine, engine, or battery).
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niele

Adjective Nosy, inquisitive, or overly curious about other people's business.
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manaʻo

Noun A thought, idea, belief, opinion, or intention; one's personal perspective or mind.
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skeezah

Slang A creep, a weirdo, or someone acting sketchy and untrustworthy.
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sole

Noun A person of Samoan descent; often used as a familiar term for a Samoan male.
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bumboocha

Slang Extremely big, huge, large, or monstrous in size.
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mo’ bettah

Idiom Much better; superior; the best option.
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all pau

Idiom Completely finished, all done, or empty.
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pōpolo

Noun A Black person or someone of African descent.
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lūʻau

Noun A traditional Hawaiian feast or party, often featuring food, music, and hula.
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lōkahi

Noun Togetherness, unity, harmony, or a collective agreement and mutual support within a group or community.
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ʻaʻole pilikia

Expression No trouble, no problem, it was nothing, you're welcome.
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malama my boto

Vulgar Take care of my penis; a satirical insult mocking someone's behavior by applying a sacred Hawaiian concept (mālama) to male genitalia.
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auē

Verb To cry, weep, lament, or mourn.
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kamaʻāina

Noun A local resident, native-born person, or someone who has lived in Hawaii for a long time.
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kālā

Noun Money, cash, currency, or income.
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buss

Slang Broken, damaged, beat up, or busted.
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ʻOno

Adjective Delicious, tasty, or highly flavorful.
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pau hana

Noun The time after work; the end of the workday.
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wahine

Noun A woman, female, or wife; also used to describe the female gender in animals or plants.
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kai

Noun The sea, ocean, tide, currents, or seaside.
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choke

Slang Lots, many, an abundance of something.
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randle no can handle

Slang Passed out from excessive alcohol or drug consumption; completely incapacitated.
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maka piapia

Noun Sleepy dust, eye crust, or eye gunk that accumulates in the corners of the eyes after sleeping.
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wana

Noun A spiky sea urchin, known for its long, venomous black spines that easily break off in the skin.
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humbalah

Expression 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'.
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pilikia

Noun A problem, trouble, difficulty, or issue.
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doo doo

Noun Poop, crap, feces, or excrement.
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suk suk

Vulgar To perform oral sex; a slang term for sexual intercourse.
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makani

Noun Wind or breeze.
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batu

Slang Crystal methamphetamine, ice, or meth.
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pono

Adjective Good, righteous, proper, moral, or wholesome.
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yessah blessah

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

Slang An exclamation of excitement, success, or approval; equivalent to 'oh yeah!', 'bam!', or 'nailed it!'
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wikiwiki

Slang Fast, quick, or quickly; to hurry up.
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ʻŌpū

Noun Stomach, belly, or abdomen; can also refer to tripe or giblets in certain culinary contexts.
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chicken skin

Noun Goosebumps, goose-pimples, or the physical reaction to being scared, cold, or deeply moved.
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e komo mai

Expression Welcome, come inside, or enter; a warm invitation to join.
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luna

Noun The boss, foreman, supervisor, or manager.
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pōhaku

Noun Rock, stone, or boulder.
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irraz

Slang Irritating, annoying, or bothersome; feeling irritated.
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hewa

Adjective Wrong, incorrect, mismanaged, or messed up; the opposite of pono.