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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!

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

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"Pidgin often drops the 'to be' verb. Instead of saying 'He is tired', you say 'He stay tired'."

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