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Dat test so nails

Meaning: very difficult

Pronunciation: so-NAYLZ
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Meaning

very difficult

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What does "Dat test so nails" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?

"Dat test so nails" means "very difficult" in Hawaiian Pidgin.

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"Dat test so nails" is pronounced "so-NAYLZ". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!

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"Dat test so nails" is a slang expression used in everyday Hawaiian Pidgin conversation.

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