hupo stay stupid, foolish

Meaning: stupid, foolish

Pronunciation: HOO-poh

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Meaning

• stupid, foolish

"hupo stay stupid, foolish" means "stupid, foolish" in Hawaiian Pidgin.

"hupo stay stupid, foolish" is pronounced "HOO-poh". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!

"hupo stay stupid, foolish" is a cultural expression used in everyday Hawaiian Pidgin conversation.

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