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Dirty kine weather today

Meaning: bad

Pronunciation: DER-tee
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descriptions negative

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bad

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What does "Dirty kine weather today" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?

"Dirty kine weather today" means "bad" in Hawaiian Pidgin.

How do you pronounce "Dirty kine weather today"?

"Dirty kine weather today" is pronounced "DER-tee". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!

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"Dirty kine weather today" is a descriptions expression used in everyday Hawaiian Pidgin conversation.

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