No be high maka maka
Meaning: stuck up
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stuck up
What does "No be high maka maka" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?
"No be high maka maka" means "stuck up" in Hawaiian Pidgin.
How do you pronounce "No be high maka maka"?
"No be high maka maka" is pronounced "high-MAH-kah-MAH-kah". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!
When do locals use "No be high maka maka"?
"No be high maka maka" is a descriptions expression used in everyday Hawaiian Pidgin conversation.
"Using 'mo' before an adjective creates a comparative, like 'mo bettah' for 'better'."
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