Kanikapila time!
Meaning: jam session
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jam session
What does "Kanikapila time!" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?
"Kanikapila time!" means "jam session" in Hawaiian Pidgin.
How do you pronounce "Kanikapila time!"?
"Kanikapila time!" is pronounced "kah-nee-kah-PEE-lah". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!
When do locals use "Kanikapila time!"?
"Kanikapila time!" is a cultural expression used in everyday Hawaiian Pidgin conversation.
"Questions in Pidgin often use a rising intonation at the end of a statement rather than changing word order."
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