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stinky
What does "Smell pilau" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?
"Smell pilau" means "stinky" in Hawaiian Pidgin.
How do you pronounce "Smell pilau"?
"Smell pilau" is pronounced "pee-LAU". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!
When do locals use "Smell pilau"?
"Smell pilau" is a descriptions expression used in everyday Hawaiian Pidgin conversation.
"Plurals in Pidgin are often formed by adding 'them' or 'dem' after the noun (e.g., 'The boy dem')."
"The 'okina (ʻ) is a consonant in the Hawaiian language representing a glottal stop."
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