“What did he say?” Understanding pidgin as a basic survival skill.

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Garons bo barons- for sure AKA “Shoots, bra!”

  • Broka da mouth - Broke the mouth. Absolutely delicious

  • Bumbye: When we get around to it; after a little while.

  • Choke: Meaning "a lot of something"; many; a large amount.

  • Grind: To eat like there's no tomorrow.

  • Haole: A word that used to mean foreigner, but now means a white person or Caucasian. See: Patrick Caenepeel

  • Howzit?: What’s happening? How’s it going? Frequently used informally by the locals in place of "Aloha".

  • K'Den: OK then; Agreed.

  • Kamaaina: A long time island resident or local. Oftentimes, hotels and airlines will offer special discounts called "Kamaaina Rates" to anyone who can prove their island residency.

  • Kokua: Help or assistance, as in "Your Kokua is needed to keep these islands free of litter. Mahalo!"

  • Lolo Buggah: A stupid or crazy guy.

  • Makai: Toward the sea or seaside. &  Mauka: Towards the mountains.

  • Mo’ Bettah: Real good; great idea

  • Moke: Extremely large, local, tough guy.

  • Tita - Usually large, always tough, very local female version of moke

  • Okole: Your butt or rear end.

  • Okole Maluna- Bottoms up

  • Ono: Delicious; delightful or the best; groovy

  • Pau: Finished or done.

  • Pakalolo: Crazy smoke; marijuana

  • Pu pu: An appetizer

  • Slippas: This is also known as a pair of "flip-flops"

  • Lua: Bathroom

  • Wha? Bodda You? Does this bother you?

  • Broke yo face

  • Try. Please “Try wait”

  • Like beef? “Would you like to fight with me?”

  • Mahu. A homosexual

  • Hana hou. - Encore!