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Meaning: in trouble

Pronunciation: choke-your-NEK
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in trouble

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What does "Going choke your neck if you late" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?

"Going choke your neck if you late" means "in trouble" in Hawaiian Pidgin.

How do you pronounce "Going choke your neck if you late"?

"Going choke your neck if you late" is pronounced "choke-your-NEK". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!

When do locals use "Going choke your neck if you late"?

"Going choke your neck if you late" is a slang expression used in everyday Hawaiian Pidgin conversation.

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"The word 'pau' means finished or done, and is one of the most common loanwords from Hawaiian."

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"Many Pidgin words have roots in Portuguese, Cantonese, Japanese, Filipino, and Hawaiian."

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