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Meaning: how are you, mister?
Pronunciation: HOW-zit, UN-kul
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What does "Howzit, uncle? You stay good?" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?
"Howzit, uncle? You stay good?" means "how are you, mister?" in Hawaiian Pidgin.
How do you pronounce "Howzit, uncle? You stay good?"?
"Howzit, uncle? You stay good?" is pronounced "HOW-zit, UN-kul". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!
When do locals use "Howzit, uncle? You stay good?"?
"Howzit, uncle? You stay good?" is a greetings expression used in everyday Hawaiian Pidgin conversation.
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