He stay one townie, not country
Meaning: city dweller
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city dweller
What does "He stay one townie, not country" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?
"He stay one townie, not country" means "city dweller" in Hawaiian Pidgin.
How do you pronounce "He stay one townie, not country"?
"He stay one townie, not country" is pronounced "TOW-nee". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!
When do locals use "He stay one townie, not country"?
"He stay one townie, not country" is a people expression used in everyday Hawaiian Pidgin conversation.
"Using 'mo' before an adjective creates a comparative, like 'mo bettah' for 'better'."
"The 'okina (ʻ) is a consonant in the Hawaiian language representing a glottal stop."
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