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Filipino noodles
What does "Ono pancit!" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?
"Ono pancit!" means "Filipino noodles" in Hawaiian Pidgin.
How do you pronounce "Ono pancit!"?
"Ono pancit!" is pronounced "pahn-SIT". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!
When do locals use "Ono pancit!"?
"Ono pancit!" is a food expression used in everyday Hawaiian Pidgin conversation.
"Pidgin often drops the 'to be' verb. Instead of saying 'He is tired', you say 'He stay tired'."
"The 'Aloha Spirit' is actually part of Hawaii state law (HRS [§ 5-7.5])."
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