honi stay to kiss

Meaning: to kiss

Pronunciation: HOH-nee

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Meaning

• to kiss

"honi stay to kiss" means "to kiss" in Hawaiian Pidgin.

"honi stay to kiss" is pronounced "HOH-nee". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!

"honi stay to kiss" is a cultural expression used in everyday Hawaiian Pidgin conversation.

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