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No ack dumb!

Meaning: don't act

Pronunciation: no-AK
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Meaning

don't act

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What does "No ack dumb!" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?

"No ack dumb!" means "don't act" in Hawaiian Pidgin.

How do you pronounce "No ack dumb!"?

"No ack dumb!" is pronounced "no-AK". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!

When do locals use "No ack dumb!"?

"No ack dumb!" is a expressions expression used in everyday Hawaiian Pidgin conversation.

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Pidgin Grammar Tip

"Questions in Pidgin often use a rising intonation at the end of a statement rather than changing word order."

Local Culture Fact

"The kahakō (vowel with a macron) indicates a long vowel sound in Hawaiian words."

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