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What does "All buss already" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?
"All buss already" means "broken" in Hawaiian Pidgin.
How do you pronounce "All buss already"?
"All buss already" is pronounced "BUS". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!
When do locals use "All buss already"?
"All buss already" is a slang expression used in everyday Hawaiian Pidgin conversation.
"Pidgin often drops the 'to be' verb. Instead of saying 'He is tired', you say 'He stay tired'."
"The kahakÅ (vowel with a macron) indicates a long vowel sound in Hawaiian words."
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