Meaning
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to steal
Frequently Asked Questions
What does "No cockaroach my food!" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?
"No cockaroach my food!" means "to steal" in Hawaiian Pidgin.
How do you pronounce "No cockaroach my food!"?
"No cockaroach my food!" is pronounced "KAH-kah-rohch". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!
When do locals use "No cockaroach my food!"?
"No cockaroach my food!" is a slang expression used in everyday Hawaiian Pidgin conversation.
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Pidgin Grammar Tip
"Negative sentences in Pidgin often use 'never' for past tense, as in 'I never see him' (I didn't see him)."
Local Culture Fact
"Many Pidgin words have roots in Portuguese, Cantonese, Japanese, Filipino, and Hawaiian."
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