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Brush teeth, kim chee breath!

Meaning: bad breath

Pronunciation: kim-CHEE-breath
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bad breath

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What does "Brush teeth, kim chee breath!" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?

"Brush teeth, kim chee breath!" means "bad breath" in Hawaiian Pidgin.

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"Brush teeth, kim chee breath!" is pronounced "kim-CHEE-breath". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!

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"Brush teeth, kim chee breath!" is a descriptions expression used in everyday Hawaiian Pidgin conversation.

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