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Ho, I get chicken skin!

Meaning: goosebumps

Pronunciation: CHICK-en-skin
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Meaning

goosebumps

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What does "Ho, I get chicken skin!" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?

"Ho, I get chicken skin!" means "goosebumps" in Hawaiian Pidgin.

How do you pronounce "Ho, I get chicken skin!"?

"Ho, I get chicken skin!" is pronounced "CHICK-en-skin". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!

When do locals use "Ho, I get chicken skin!"?

"Ho, I get chicken skin!" is a descriptions expression used in everyday Hawaiian Pidgin conversation.

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"Using 'mo' before an adjective creates a comparative, like 'mo bettah' for 'better'."

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"The 'okina (ʻ) is a consonant in the Hawaiian language representing a glottal stop."

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