Meaning
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very big
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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Pidgin Grammar Tip
"Plurals in Pidgin are often formed by adding 'them' or 'dem' after the noun (e.g., 'The boy dem')."
Local Culture Fact
"Many Pidgin words have roots in Portuguese, Cantonese, Japanese, Filipino, and Hawaiian."
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