Chee hoo, da waves stay pumping!
Meaning: expression of joy
Pronunciation: CHEE-hoo
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expression of joy
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What does "Chee hoo, da waves stay pumping!" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?
"Chee hoo, da waves stay pumping!" means "expression of joy" in Hawaiian Pidgin.
How do you pronounce "Chee hoo, da waves stay pumping!"?
"Chee hoo, da waves stay pumping!" is pronounced "CHEE-hoo". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!
When do locals use "Chee hoo, da waves stay pumping!"?
"Chee hoo, da waves stay pumping!" is a expressions expression used in everyday Hawaiian Pidgin conversation.
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"Negative sentences in Pidgin often use 'never' for past tense, as in 'I never see him' (I didn't see him)."
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"The kahakÅ (vowel with a macron) indicates a long vowel sound in Hawaiian words."
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