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She all high maka maka

Meaning: stuck up

Pronunciation: high-MAH-kah-MAH-kah
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slang hawaiian english

Meaning

stuck up

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What does "She all high maka maka" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?

"She all high maka maka" means "stuck up" in Hawaiian Pidgin.

How do you pronounce "She all high maka maka"?

"She all high maka maka" is pronounced "high-MAH-kah-MAH-kah". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!

When do locals use "She all high maka maka"?

"She all high maka maka" is a descriptions expression used in everyday Hawaiian Pidgin conversation.

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"Questions in Pidgin often use a rising intonation at the end of a statement rather than changing word order."

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"The 'okina (ʻ) is a consonant in the Hawaiian language representing a glottal stop."

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