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Meaning: stuck up
Pronunciation: high-MAH-kah-MAH-kah
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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!
When do locals use "No be high maka maka"?
"No be high maka maka" is a descriptions 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 kahakÅ (vowel with a macron) indicates a long vowel sound in Hawaiian words."
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