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beating
What does "Get lickens" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?
"Get lickens" means "beating" in Hawaiian Pidgin.
How do you pronounce "Get lickens"?
"Get lickens" is pronounced "LIK-enz". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!
When do locals use "Get lickens"?
"Get lickens" is a slang expression used in everyday Hawaiian Pidgin conversation.
"To indicate past tense, Pidgin often uses 'wen' before the verb (e.g., 'I wen go' for 'I went')."
"The shaka sign (🤙) is a common gesture in Hawaii expressing the 'Aloha Spirit'."
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