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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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"The word 'stay' is frequently used as a progressive marker, like 'He stay eating' for 'He is eating'."

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

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