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Something stay haunas in hea

Meaning: stinky

Pronunciation: HOW-nahs
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Meaning

• stinky

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What does "Something stay haunas in hea" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?

"Something stay haunas in hea" means "stinky" in Hawaiian Pidgin.

How do you pronounce "Something stay haunas in hea"?

"Something stay haunas in hea" is pronounced "HOW-nahs". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!

When do locals use "Something stay haunas in hea"?

"Something stay haunas in hea" is a slang 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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"Many Pidgin words have roots in Portuguese, Cantonese, Japanese, Filipino, and Hawaiian."

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