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Big puka!

Meaning: hole

Pronunciation: POO-kah
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Meaning

hole

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What does "Big puka!" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?

"Big puka!" means "hole" in Hawaiian Pidgin.

How do you pronounce "Big puka!"?

"Big puka!" is pronounced "POO-kah". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!

When do locals use "Big puka!"?

"Big puka!" is a descriptions expression used in everyday Hawaiian Pidgin conversation.

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Pidgin Grammar Tip

"The word 'pau' means finished or done, and is one of the most common loanwords from Hawaiian."

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"Many Pidgin words have roots in Portuguese, Cantonese, Japanese, Filipino, and Hawaiian."

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