More Than Just "Da Kine" While most people know the famous catch-all phrase "Da Kine" (The Thing), the word Kine acts as a powerful modifier in Hawaiian Pidgin, functioning similarly to "kind of," "type," or "way."

It is often combined with adjectives to describe the intensity or category of something:

• Small Kine: A little bit, somewhat, or low-key. (Ex: "I like go beach, but I stay tired small kine.")
• Big Kine: Very, a lot, or major. (Ex: "He went mess up big kine.")
• Any Kine: Anything, whatever, or various types. (Ex: "We get any kine snacks.")
• Naughty Kine: Refers to something sexual or mischievous.
  

Note on English: Don't confuse this with the archaic English word "kine" found in the Bible, which refers to cows/cattle. In Hawaii, we aren't talking about livestock unless you say Paniolo Kine!