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He one moke

Meaning: tough local guy

Pronunciation: MOHK
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Meaning

tough local guy

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What does "He one moke" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?

"He one moke" means "tough local guy" in Hawaiian Pidgin.

How do you pronounce "He one moke"?

"He one moke" is pronounced "MOHK". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!

When do locals use "He one moke"?

"He one moke" is a people expression used in everyday Hawaiian Pidgin conversation.

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"Questions in Pidgin often use a rising intonation at the end of a statement rather than changing word order."

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"The kahakō (vowel with a macron) indicates a long vowel sound in Hawaiian words."

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