She all high maka maka
Meaning: stuck up
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stuck up
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.
"Negative sentences in Pidgin often use 'never' for past tense, as in 'I never see him' (I didn't see him)."
"Many Pidgin words have roots in Portuguese, Cantonese, Japanese, Filipino, and Hawaiian."
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