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very big
What does "Dat wave was bumbucha!" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?
"Dat wave was bumbucha!" means "very big" in Hawaiian Pidgin.
How do you pronounce "Dat wave was bumbucha!"?
"Dat wave was bumbucha!" is pronounced "bum-BOO-chah". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!
When do locals use "Dat wave was bumbucha!"?
"Dat wave was bumbucha!" is a slang expression used in everyday Hawaiian Pidgin conversation.
"The word 'stay' is frequently used as a progressive marker, like 'He stay eating' for 'He is eating'."
"Hawaiian Pidgin (HWC) originated on sugar plantations as a way for diverse ethnic groups to communicate."
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