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How you figgah going work?

Meaning: how is that possible

Pronunciation: how-you-FIG-gah
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how is that possible

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What does "How you figgah going work?" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?

"How you figgah going work?" means "how is that possible" in Hawaiian Pidgin.

How do you pronounce "How you figgah going work?"?

"How you figgah going work?" is pronounced "how-you-FIG-gah". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!

When do locals use "How you figgah going work?"?

"How you figgah going work?" is a expressions expression used in everyday Hawaiian Pidgin conversation.

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