He get mempachi eye
Meaning: glassy unfocused stare
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glassy unfocused stare
What does "He get mempachi eye" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?
"He get mempachi eye" means "glassy unfocused stare" in Hawaiian Pidgin.
How do you pronounce "He get mempachi eye"?
"He get mempachi eye" is pronounced "mem-PAH-chee-eye". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!
When do locals use "He get mempachi eye"?
"He get mempachi eye" is a descriptions expression used in everyday Hawaiian Pidgin conversation.
"Pidgin often drops the 'to be' verb. Instead of saying 'He is tired', you say 'He stay tired'."
"Many Pidgin words have roots in Portuguese, Cantonese, Japanese, Filipino, and Hawaiian."
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