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Stop amping already

Meaning: getting excited

Pronunciation: AMP-ing
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Meaning

getting excited

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What does "Stop amping already" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?

"Stop amping already" means "getting excited" in Hawaiian Pidgin.

How do you pronounce "Stop amping already"?

"Stop amping already" is pronounced "AMP-ing". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!

When do locals use "Stop amping already"?

"Stop amping already" is a slang expression used in everyday Hawaiian Pidgin conversation.

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Pidgin Grammar Tip

"The word 'stay' is frequently used as a progressive marker, like 'He stay eating' for 'He is eating'."

Local Culture Fact

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

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