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to steal
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.
"Using 'mo' before an adjective creates a comparative, like 'mo bettah' for 'better'."
"The 'okina (ʻ) is a consonant in the Hawaiian language representing a glottal stop."
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