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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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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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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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faka

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Noun Kind, sort, or type.
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pilau

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

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

Adjective Done, finished, completed, or over.
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cherreh

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

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

Noun A Caucasian person; a white person.
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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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hammajang

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

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

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

Slang Roger, affirmative, yes, or understood.
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ʻaʻole

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

Noun Face, eye, or center of something.
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kanaka

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

Adjective Good, fine, well, or excellent.
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ʻōkole

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

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

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

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

Noun Food or a meal.
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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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bumboocha

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

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

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

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

Noun A Black person or someone of African descent.
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all pau

Idiom Completely finished, all done, or empty.
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ʻOno

Adjective Delicious, tasty, or highly flavorful.
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auē

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

Slang A creep, a weirdo, or someone acting sketchy and untrustworthy.
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mo’ bettah

Idiom Much better; superior; the best option.
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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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makani

Noun Wind or breeze.
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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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ʻaʻole pilikia

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

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

Noun Money, cash, currency, or income.
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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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kai

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

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

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

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

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

Adjective Good, righteous, proper, moral, or wholesome.
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batu

Slang Crystal methamphetamine, ice, or meth.
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luna

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

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

Slang For sure; absolutely; totally.
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doo doo

Noun Poop, crap, feces, or excrement.
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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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chicken skin

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

Slang Irritating, annoying, or bothersome; feeling irritated.
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e komo mai

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

Adjective Crooked, lopsided, twisted, or physically not straight.
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pōhaku

Noun Rock, stone, or boulder.
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ʻOpihi

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