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Samoan swear word
What does "Kefe dat!" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?
"Kefe dat!" means "Samoan swear word" in Hawaiian Pidgin.
How do you pronounce "Kefe dat!"?
"Kefe dat!" is pronounced "KEH-feh". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!
When do locals use "Kefe dat!"?
"Kefe dat!" is a slang expression used in everyday Hawaiian Pidgin conversation.
"Plurals in Pidgin are often formed by adding 'them' or 'dem' after the noun (e.g., 'The boy dem')."
"The 'okina (ʻ) is a consonant in the Hawaiian language representing a glottal stop."
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