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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 Slang

kolohe (koh-LOH-heh)

sometimes: kalohe

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

"Dat keiki stay so kolohe, always gettin into trouble."

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hammah

Noun A hammer (tool).
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moi moi

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

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

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

Slang Later, eventually, or in the future.
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no ka `oi

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

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

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

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

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

Slang An enthusiastic affirmative; yes; absolutely; yes sir.
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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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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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pohō

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

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

Slang For sure; absolutely; totally.
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haole

Noun A Caucasian person; a white person.
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akamai

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

Noun Urine or pee.
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tūtū

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

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

Noun Kind, sort, or type.
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cherreh

Slang Awesome, perfect, beautiful, in pristine condition, or excellent.
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lōlō

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

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

Noun A person of Chinese descent or heritage in Hawaii.
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boto eatah

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

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

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

Noun Face, eye, or center of something.
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bocha

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

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

Adjective Done, finished, completed, or over.
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puka

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

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

Idiom Completely finished, all done, or empty.
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rajah

Slang Roger, affirmative, yes, or understood.
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ʻaʻole pilikia

Expression No trouble, no problem, it was nothing, you're welcome.
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ainokea

Slang I don't care; whatever.
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popo

Slang Police officers, cops, or law enforcement.
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manaʻo

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

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

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

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

Adjective Good, fine, well, or excellent.
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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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lōkahi

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

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

Noun Food or a meal.
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pau hana

Noun The time after work; the end of the workday.
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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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stink eye

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

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

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

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

Noun God, the divine, or a spiritual deity; often used in expressions of gratitude such as 'mahalo ke Akua' (thanks be to God).
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ʻOno

Adjective Delicious, tasty, or highly flavorful.
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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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doo doo

Noun Poop, crap, feces, or excrement.
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hewa

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

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

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

Noun Money, cash, currency, or income.
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mo’ bettah

Idiom Much better; superior; the best option.
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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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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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bumboocha

Slang Extremely big, huge, large, or monstrous in size.
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kai

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

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

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

Noun A Black person or someone of African descent.
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pōhaku

Noun Rock, stone, or boulder.
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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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i mua

Verb To go forward, move ahead, or advance.
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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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randle no can handle

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

Slang Crystal methamphetamine, ice, or meth.
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wikiwiki

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

Slang Extreme, intense, or significant; used to describe something that is either very good, very bad, or of great magnitude.
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piko

Noun Belly button, navel, or umbilical cord; culturally, the center or connection point.
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lūʻau

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