No call him katonk
Meaning: Asian American (derogatory)
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Asian American (derogatory)
What does "No call him katonk" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?
"No call him katonk" means "Asian American (derogatory)" in Hawaiian Pidgin.
How do you pronounce "No call him katonk"?
"No call him katonk" is pronounced "kah-TONK". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!
When do locals use "No call him katonk"?
"No call him katonk" is a people expression used in everyday Hawaiian Pidgin conversation.
"Negative sentences in Pidgin often use 'never' for past tense, as in 'I never see him' (I didn't see him)."
"A 'Hui' is a club, association, or group of people working toward a common goal."
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