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Nice high waters!

Meaning: short pants

Pronunciation: high-WAH-terz
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Meaning

short pants

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What does "Nice high waters!" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?

"Nice high waters!" means "short pants" in Hawaiian Pidgin.

How do you pronounce "Nice high waters!"?

"Nice high waters!" is pronounced "high-WAH-terz". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!

When do locals use "Nice high waters!"?

"Nice high waters!" is a clothing expression used in everyday Hawaiian Pidgin conversation.

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