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No be high maka maka

Meaning: stuck up

Pronunciation: high-MAH-kah-MAH-kah
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slang hawaiian english

Meaning

stuck up

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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!

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"No be high maka maka" is a descriptions expression used in everyday Hawaiian Pidgin conversation.

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