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dolphin fish
What does "Ono mahimahi!" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?
"Ono mahimahi!" means "dolphin fish" in Hawaiian Pidgin.
How do you pronounce "Ono mahimahi!"?
"Ono mahimahi!" is pronounced "MAH-hee-MAH-hee". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!
When do locals use "Ono mahimahi!"?
"Ono mahimahi!" is a food expression used in everyday Hawaiian Pidgin conversation.
"The word 'buggah' can refer to a person, a thing, or an animal depending on the context."
"Many Pidgin words have roots in Portuguese, Cantonese, Japanese, Filipino, and Hawaiian."
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